Kicktail Longboard

I set up a kicktail longboard for myself and rode it to work today. Sure there was some snow on the ground, but the streets were clear enough to ride it to work. It was really something. I was able to grip it with several sheets (and pieces of sheets) of Jessup. Don't know why... We have Longboard Griptape available, maybe I just wanted Jessup, and I wanted to do something a little different. I made a little design for the grip. It's interesting to overlay griptape on a longboard as part of a design.
Anyway, so here I am. Longboarding to work, I make a pit stop to see an old friend. I tell him I can kickflip this beast. (42.5" x 10" the standard skateboard being 32.5" x 7.75") Not to mention the trucks and wheels are also quite larger in size than your usual skateboard trucks and wheels... So I'm leaving his house and I tell him to watch. I place my feet and there I was airborne with this massive chunk of wood, metal, and urethane flipping underneath me. All I'm thinking is I hope this 10" wide 8 ply board doesn't find its way to my shins. I land somewhere within the 42.5" available landing space and roll away clean. Nailed it. Later I call my friend and all he says is, "It was kinda mob dude." ...!?! Alright, that's cool. I'll work on my longboard kickflips I guess.

Jared Rich

Blankdecks.com Team

I've been making calls for the new skate team, we're forming an A Team and a B Team. It's been exciting talking to many of you about being on the skate team. We've got some awesome plans for the Team. If you would like a shot at being sponsored by Blankdecks.com please visit the sponsorship section of our website. We're always considering new skaters for the Blankdecks.com skate team.

Jared Rich
Team Manager