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iceratz@comcast.net
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The "BROADS"
Access off Ellacoya State Park, west side, Gilford.
Its happening agin this weeknd, but not so much wind...
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REDBULL
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| Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:57 am Post subject: ice |
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| Rocky pond in loudon was reported to have decent ice, im going looking satuday hope to see you guys around.
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DeanWithrow
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-=koLLac=-
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Hi guys,
I'm sure the questions been asked a 100 times (or I could do research online) but with no time for research (I'm at work) I'll just ask,
where do you get those boards?
Also, I live in Burlington, VT and Plattsburgh, NY, does Lake Champlain ever get ice that's good enough? I thought I saw shiny ice last weekend at the Sandbar.
Thanks for your advice!
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sailingjoe
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| Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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| They make them themselves.
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REDBULL
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| Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:46 am Post subject: ice |
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| Island surf and sail can get you set up with board, trucks and blades. There in NJ at 1-609-494-5553. They will get you a decent setup, the guys talking alot in these chat rooms and making there own stuff are the cream of the crop. If you really want to start walking id say start here, get out,have some fun, and look and listen to what and why these guys are doing. You build up your speed with skill and experience. We all want to see our sport grow and the last thing i think any of us want to see is anyone getting hurt.
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fox
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Getting good ice on the big lakes can be allot trickier than on small ones. Most of the smaller lakes and ponds freeze earlier, stay frozen longer and don't always get ruined by snowmobiles, 4 wheelers, etc. etc.
You don't need that much room for the ice decks unless you're just hell bent on speed. Throw down a couple cones and the figure 8 races are on!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=957HSTEvSSc
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DeanWithrow
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| sailingjoe wrote: | | They make them themselves. |
The Freeskate pictured is not hand made.
It is a stock Freeskate deck. (from NJ if he's still in business)
It is a stock Fiberspar Freeskate back truck. (no longer made)
It has a stock Randal 180 front truck (with a small extension)
The blades are not stock, I chose a stronger Stainless Steel (your chose).
My suggestion is to buy a used deck with trucks off Craigslist.
Look to upgrade the runners after you're hooked. Or, make a deck
from plywood and create a back span with standard trucks and an
Aluminum extension. The front truck can be modified easily. If you're interested in the Carbon fiber spans that come with a NJ Freeskate, I have
several for sale. E-me
Dean
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sailingjoe
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| fox wrote: | Getting good ice on the big lakes can be allot trickier than on small ones. Most of the smaller lakes and ponds freeze earlier, stay frozen longer and don't always get ruined by snowmobiles, 4 wheelers, etc. etc.
You don't need that much room for the ice decks unless your just hell bent on speed. Throw down a couple cones and the figure 8 races are on!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=957HSTEvSSc |
There's a catch-22 here. Cape Cod is loaded with small ponds and good ice. Many of them are glacial kettle lakes, steep sided. The wind does not blow well across them. However, you can pick up a good pair of ice skates for a fraction of the cost of these contraptions. The exercise will keep you warm on those frigid winter days.
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DanWeiss
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Location: Connecticut, USA
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| Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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| sailingjoe wrote: | | There's a catch-22 here. Cape Cod is loaded with small ponds and good ice. Many of them are glacial kettle lakes, steep sided. The wind does not blow well across them. However, you can pick up a good pair of ice skates for a fraction of the cost of these contraptions. The exercise will keep you warm on those frigid winter days. |
I gotta agree with RBS here. You can pick up a good pair (even an excellent pair) of ice skates for a fraction of the cost of any of the small lakes on Cape Cod.
Brilliant connection!
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