Registration is Open for Longboarding 101 Spring Term 2020 at Mt.Tabor!
Author: Robin McGuirk
HOLIDAY DEALS 2019
We have several HOLIDAY DEALS going on below here. Thanks for your support!
VALID CYBER MONDAY through Sunday DECEMBER 8th, 2019.
H20 CLEAR WHEELS – $24.99 a set $34.99
H20 RAIN WHEELS – $29.99 a set $39.99
TABOR DECK – $59.99 79.99
TABOR COMPLETE – $139.99 $169.99
RELIC DECK – $74.99 $99.99
RELIC COMPLETE – $154.99 $189.99
New DK DropKick – Special Resin Version
The New DK DropKick is NOW AVAILABLE -- Go HERE to check it out and PRE ORDER yours today!
For this new updated DK DropKick version we decided not to change what our fans love about this board. Instead we upgraded the construction to make the board even better. The design of the DK DropKick has a lot of next level longboard deck features; Rockered Concave with Foot Flairs and mellow “W” in a drop-through design with useful sturdy kick tails. It has been out of stock for several months now while we tested some other laminating adhesives in this model.
Our goals were to:
1.) Improve the durability and increase the life of the board, but still weigh the same at just under 4 lbs.
2.) Not add composites to the board which are costly and are bad for the environment.
3.) Keep the price reasonable at $125 for this new DK DropKick deck.
After quite of bit of testing over time we landed on a resin we had used before in the older version of this board called the Carbon DropKick. It has some really nice properties that makes a better bonded all maple board versus one with just regular wood glue. This Special Resin is more Eco-Friendly than other resins and has some other killer properties we found work great with maple veneer lamination. When pressed it goes through the pours of the wood in a way that bonds the plies of maple together a lot better. The resin becomes part of the wood in and around it holding it all together in a superior way instead of just sitting between the plies like wood glue does.
The goal for the design we kept for this updated model DK DropKick was to make one board worthy for downhill, freeride, and long distance pushing while having two functional kick tails to use for urban transportation. It was originally released in late 2016 after our original models the DropKick and Carbon DropKick from 2006-2014. Those prior models both had single kick tails on a drop-through design. During the time those earlier models were in production, we had many requests from our fans for a double kick version. Thus we took almost two years to design the DK DropKick with an all new mold. We made the dimensions the size most riders would want at 39″ x 9.75″ with a 26.75″ wheelbase. This allowed for all these types of longboarding to be achieved effectively including stand-up slides at speed, downhill stability and grip, and easy and light enough to push for miles on end. And now over the almost three years it has been out, our fans have let us know how much they love this model and have learned all these types of longboarding on it. It’s a do it all design that many rely on as their everyday board to go out and shred whatever they feel like that day!
This special resin we are using for this new version has a flexible strength to it allowing it to dampen the ride, much like wood glue does. Most resins others use are chosen for use with fiberglass and carbon and end up being too brittle which makes the ride rougher. The contours of the DK DropKick with the particular dimensions and shape of the concave features like rocker, W, and the kick tail angles are actually what make the board so strong and durable. Basically the design prevents the kick tails from breaking on this drop-through design. However with so much going on in terms of radial bends in the mold, we did have too many boards warping after they had cured. This was mainly due to the traditional non-toxic wood glue we were using. It added a lot of moisture to the wood and sometimes would not allow the deck to cure properly. Since this was a problem we stopped production for a while until now. And by now making this same board with this special resin we eliminated waste with defective boards. And didn’t have to use fiberglass or carbon to secure the board and eliminate warping.
The Special Resin locks down every board we make with it, never allowing it to change shape over time no matter what environmental conditions it’s in. How we know this is because of extensive testing making many new samples with this new resin. We did all kinds of testing over time to ensure every board never warped. One of the main tests was throwing it in a super hot attic right after it came out of the press. And leaving it there for over two weeks. Any other board out there made with maple and wood glue would definitely warp and crack if thrown up there before it cured outside the press in a stable environment like it’s supposed to. The new DK DropKick decks we tried this with did not, which proved to us they will stay true their whole life no matter where they are in the world. We kinda already new this about this special resin because for each and every Carbon DropKick we made we also used this resin. And they never had any warping issues during it’s long production life of over six years.
We wanted to keep the same sweet design of the DK DropKick but now make it way more durable with no chance of defects. We could of made it overkill with carbon but like said it doesn’t need it like the Carbon DropKick needed it to prevent the kick tails from breaking. The DK DropKick design, even with the old wood glue, never allowed the kick tails to break. Also we wanted to keep the price reasonable at the new price of $124.99 for the resin deck versus $109.99 for the old wood glue deck. If we added carbon too, it would have to be closer to $200 for this deck. In our opinion adding composites really isn’t the best way to make a deck because you can still achieve strength and durability without adding those expensive materials. Plus those materials do not decompose well which is not good for the environment.
We here at Eastside enjoy letting you know the process of how our boards are made and what thoughts and ideas go into them. We know not everyone will read this or care that much about that but some do and for those who read this, thanks for hearing us out! We assume you are probable a fan who has supported us one way other another over the years. So we thank you for trusting us and our products, and hopefully they serve you well for what ever joys of longboarding gives you!
The New DK DropKick is NOW AVAILABLE -- Go HERE to check it out and PRE ORDER yours today!
They ship out by November 27th, 2019.
If you’re looking for a do it all board that will last a very long time, then we encourage you to give this one a try. Everyone we know who steps on it instantly loves how comfortable the concave is. It’s deeper than most other drop-through boards yet not too aggressive. It locks your feet in completely at speed but still easy and comfortable to push. Many become total fans of this well thought out concave after they try a slide on it, bomb a hill on it, or push around town on it. And for those who love to use a kick-tail and even ollie, they also enjoy the DK DropKick for that. Those riders love being able to jib around on it, drop off curbs, get over cracks, and use the kick tails to get creative with their slides by having their foot on it while sliding. Plus everyone loves to just plain old be able to kick their board up to their hand after they step off. You don’t have to bend over and pick up your board, and it looks cool!
Eastside Longboards DK DropKick - Official Product Video
Longboarding 101 Summer 2019
More Info about Classes and Lessons – Longboarding Lessons
Summer Term 2019: July 17 – August 28 – Registration Page
Class Description:
Learn the basics of longboard skateboarding: How to ride with control and safely slow down and stop.
Focus on downhill and sliding in a permitted group setting. All levels welcome. Ages 16 and up.
20 student max class size.
Required gear: Longboard, Helmet, Slide Gloves.
Recommended gear: Knee and elbow pads, old pants and sweatshirt, skate shoes or shoes with flat flexible bottom.
P-Town Throwdown 2019
15th Annual – Mt.Tabor to Sellwood Park Skateboard Race! This is the longest running skateboard race in the Northwest US.
2018 Official Event Video – https://youtu.be/X6DChOCj5fw
This event is a charitable food drive for OREGON FOOD BANK to help the hungry in Portland.
REGISTRATION and Food Collection – 9am- 10:30am – Located at the lower parking lot on the North side of Mt.Tabor Park.
Map – http://goo.gl/maps/38Sc
RIDERS UNDER 18 MUST HAVE A PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGN THE WAIVER AND SHOW UP WITH YOU TO CONFIRM. Or you cannot participate in this event. PLEASE PRINT OUT AND SIGN – https://eastsidelongboards.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WAIVER-AND-RELEASE-OF-LIABILITY.pdf
ANYONE RUNNING RED LIGHTS WILL BE DQ’ED FROM THE RAFFLE AND PODIUM. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!
GOOGLE MAP COURSE LINK – SAVE IT TO YOUR PHONE.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=15YJ9qvh37ffoXmgRlDPZeQW2Bl4&ll=45.489573437989876%2C-122.63216999999997&z=13
COURSE HISTORY & DESCRIPTION:
This is the original course used for Portland Pusher #4 in 2005, the Annie Ross Open from 2006-2010, and the last six years of the P-Town Throwdown. The route is 8.5 Miles through lower S.E. Portland. First 5 miles is mostly slight downhill but includes two sections that are 6-10 blocks of steeper downhill with speeds of 20-30 mph. Knowing how to footbrake will keep you under that. The last 3 miles you enter the bike path leading you South along the Willamette River towards Sellwood Park and the finish line just before the Sellwood bridge. The whole route includes only 3 traffic light signals to watch for. As a city bike route there are very few stop signs along this course, but please be aware of traffic at all times!
PLEASE PAY ATTENTION AT THE RIDERS MEETING – The course will be explained highlighting the most dangerous intersections. If you are unsure then follow a group of riders who have done it before. NOTE: This race is unique to other distance skateboard races. Riders will be going as fast as possible but will be obeying city traffic laws all the way through. Basically racing to the stop signs or red lights, stopping, then continue racing again. Any riders not doing this will be disqualified and banned from the event!
ENTRY FEE: 4 Cans of Food and approved liability waiver.
4 items of approved food are required for entry into the race (See list at bottom).
Bring more food for more tickets! Every 4 items will receive another raffle ticket with no limit on donations for tickets. More food, more tickets, more chances of winning prizes from our generous sponsors.
PLAN OF THE DAY:
After everyone is signed in and all food is collected, we will hike up to the upper parking lot and gather at the gate leading into Run 1 – a closed to car traffic hill leading around the Reservoirs. Here we will carry on the tradition of this race by doing a fun group run and celebrate the history of longboarding at Mt.Tabor! Once you get down to the lower gate, continue downhill towards the exit of the park turning into Salmon St. We will gather again on the Westside of 60th ave on Salmon for the start of the race.
RAIN OR SHINE!!!
Prize Raffle near the finish line at Sellwood Park after everyone has finished at approx. 12:30-1pm.
AFTER PARTY following the Prize Raffle at HOT LIPS PIZZA on S.E. 22nd and Hawthorne. We have a large area reserved at 2pm.
Longboarding 101 Spring 2019
The first Longboarding 101 for this year opens for Registration on March 6th!
Dates: April 3rd – May 15th on Wednesdays from 6pm-7:50pm (No Class 5/8).
Registration Page Link – CRN 21745
More Info about Classes and Lessons – Longboarding Lessons
Holiday Gift Deals
Here’s what we got going this Holiday!
$20 off the Blazer V2 Deck or Complete –
$30 for the Eastside Balance Board (Pickup Only) –
And Special for Christmas this year is the Return of the TABOR! This is our first model and the latest version here features the Downtown Portland City Scape Graphic on our classic double kick 36″ all around cruiser shredder monster truck skateboard with handle!
Happy Holidays everyone, thanks for supporting a skater run small business!
Sincerely,
Robin McGuirk
503 680 0457
Push In The Woods
Facebook Event Page – https://www.facebook.com/events/451355868704298/
6th Annual Push In The Woods – 5K and 10K Skateboard Race.
Free Entry for IDSA members. Become a Member for $20 –
https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/4739453/select-race?regnow=awe-regnow&_p=4138618170437318&e4q=66d4c6d8-5085-4438-a8f7-04fe685fd900&e4p=43a99539-9899-47a0-a98b-aa92749a657a&e4ts=1534792337&e4c=active&e4e=snawe00000000&e4rt=Safetynet&e4h=a7c3d128f30e91e6ad4f057eaca14402
You can PAY on site $20 cash for both races. Registration starts at 9am.
Be ready to roll by 10:30am!
Meeting Location – https://goo.gl/maps/hFvJJXzWgUJ2
PITW EVENT SCHEDULE – September 30th
9am – On site registration and check in begins and is located at the Banks trail-head on NW Banks Rd. and NE Sellers Rd.
10:30am – Warm-up skate to view the trail and arrive to the start of the 5K race.
11am – Start of 5K race.
The 10K race will begin 20 minutes after the conclusion of the 5K race.
Click Here for Online Waiver – https://www.dropbox.com/s/cearwuvnhnlefwh/IDSA%20Sample%20Waiver.doc?dl=0
This event is sanctioned by The International Distance Skateboard Association (IDSA).
Longboarding 101 Summer
P-Town Throwdown
14th Annual – Mt.Tabor to Sellwood Park Skateboard Race! This is the longest running skateboard race in the Northwest US.
This event is a charitable food drive for OREGON FOOD BANK to help the hungry in Portland.
REGISTRATION and Food Collection – 9:30am – Located at the lower parking lot on the North side of Mt.Tabor Park.
Map – http://goo.gl/maps/38Sc
RIDERS UNDER 18 MUST HAVE A PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGN THE WAIVER AND SHOW UP WITH YOU TO CONFIRM. Or you cannot participate in this event. PLEASE PRINT OUT AND SIGN – https://
ANYONE RUNNING RED LIGHTS WILL BE DQ’ED FROM THE RAFFLE AND PODIUM. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!
COURSE HISTORY & DESCRIPTION:
This is the original course used for Portland Pusher #4 in 2005, the Annie Ross Open from 2006-2010, and the last six years of the P-Town Throwdown. The route is 8.5 Miles through lower S.E. Portland. First 5 miles is mostly slight downhill but includes two sections that are 6-10 blocks of steeper downhill with speeds of 20-30 mph. Knowing how to footbrake will keep you under that. The last 3 miles you enter the bike path leading you South along the Willamette River towards Sellwood Park and the finish line just before the Sellwood bridge. The whole route includes only 3 traffic light signals to watch for. As a city bike route there are very few stop signs along this course, but please be aware of traffic at all times!
PLEASE PAY ATTENTION AT THE RIDERS MEEETING – The course will be explained highlighting the most dangerous intersections. If you are unsure then follow a group of riders who have done it before. NOTE: This race is unique to other distance skateboard races. Riders will be going as fast as possible but will be obeying city traffic laws all the way through. Basically racing to the stop signs or red lights, stopping, then continue racing again. Any riders not doing this will be disqualified and banned from the event!
ENTRY FEE: 4 Cans of Food and approved liability waiver.
