Everybodysagenius’s Weblog

Danger Wheels

Hey Boarders,

I just found out that I am ridin on wheels that were recently recalled by loaded. I just wanted to spread the word.

Taken from Consumer Product Safety Commission:

Description:The recall involves Orangatang “In-Heat” skateboard wheels. They were sold in two styles: 75mm/purple/83a durometer and 75mm/orange/80a durometer. The words “orangatang,” “In Heat,” and the size and durometer are written on the sidewall of the wheel. The wheels were sold in sets of four.

I was ridin the purps. So if you got these wheels send ‘em back. They already have cases of:

The recalled skateboard wheel’s core can shear and blow-out causing the wheel to separate from the skateboard truck’s axle and bearings. This poses a risk of serious injury to riders.

Needless to say, I have to get replacement wheels. But, I wanted to put the word out. Has anyone heard of a personal blowout story? What happened? Also, check out this longboarding forum on the subject and other people’s experiences with these wheels on SilverFish Forums.

Check out more info here.

Ride on,

Will Flavell

Just wanted to post a quick video. This is my first recorded longboard slide. It was taken at Platte River State Park. Some really nice hills there and the concrete (sorry to asphalt) is pristine. Check it out! Sorry for such a tiny video. That is all that WordPress will let me display. But if you want to see the video in a larger size check out my Flickr account. I also have a bunch of longboarding photos.

Oh, and if you are wondering, I ride a Sector 9 cruiser and and use Loaded Gloves.

Hey Everybody,

I wanted to share this Flickr slideshow for all the skaters in Omaha and all my friends who skate, but have moved away. The sport is alive and well in the city. Longboarding is really picking up steam here too. If you want advice on where to slide and what hills to bomb, drop me a quick comment or an email.

Photo credit: Noahconstrictor on Flickr.

But if you have a minute check out the slideshow here. These are all images submitted to Flickr that have been tagged with skateboarding and Omaha. It is a little city skate who.

Best,
Will Flavell