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The pictures 2005

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What's that?

  • Best boards of the year elected by the ones riding them!
    You are a pro or amateur shaper? Register for the first World Longboard Awards 2006 ( WLA 2006) and introduce to riders all around the world the board you’re the most proud of this year. Four categories: Cruising, Downhill, Slalom, and Pimp my board.

Registration terms

  • One board maximum by category and by shaper. In other words, 4 different boards maximum, but you can enter the contest with only one board. Please register by following those directions, send by mail: - Complete address & phone number (+ web site or weblog link) - 2 pics for each different board, one of the model itself and one of the board with you/in action. - Technical specs for each board submitted (length, width, flex/or not, concave, inner structure…). After being validated, pics and specs of each board are displayed online. Riders can react and post comments. Shapers can answer directly (like on a weblog).

Registration deadline

  • October 31th 2006

Voting process

  • The ballot is electronically processed. It will take place during 15 days starting November 1st. No vote will be valid after midnight on November the 15th 2006 (UTC). One vote only will be accepted by person and by category (4 votes maximum for each of you: 1 cruising board, 1 downhill board, 1 slalom, and one custom).

No Prize Money!

  • Just Ride Spirit... and fun.

Registration & contact

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Category Pro Slalom: Results

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Category Pro Cruising: Results

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Category Pro Downhill: Results

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Category Amateur Slalom: Results

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Category Amateur Cruising: Results

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Category Amateur Downhill: Results

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TheMash by PLA [Politiclongboardactivist]

According PLA [the shaper] : "Dimensions : (avec les "crochets) 1065x225x20 mm ép. Dimensions : (sans les "crochets)  822x225x20 mm ép. No flex - Concave 1 cm. Extrem downhill longskate. Entièrement réalisée à la main, l'ensemble des pièces qui constituent ce plateau (bois et partie métallique pour recevoir les trucks) lui confèrent une ligne "agressive" et "structuré".
Pour le ride, même combat...Max (le rider) nous confiera plus tard
"elle est vicieuse...elle aime la vitesse !" Sandwich : Cp de 4 mm bouleau de Finlande. Fibre de verre. Fibre de carbone. Résine époxy. Plaquage tulipier teinté noir".

Drop Pin by Larry Peterson


Drop side by Larry Peterson, originally uploaded by Boyington.

According Larry Peterson [the shaper] : "Length: 43.5”, Width: 10”, Wheelbase: 33.25”, Concave: 5/8", Drop: 1 1/2", 12 ply Baltic birch. Do you have a need for speed? The Drop Pin has a lowered base to lower the riders center of gravity for better control at higher speeds. The lowered base is also great for distance pushing".

All details on www.longboardlarry.net

Da Glide by Larry Peterson


Da glide by Larry Peterson, originally uploaded by Boyington.

According Larry Peterson [the shaper] : "Length: 60”, Width: 11.25”, Wheelbase: 44.25”, 15 ply Baltic birch. This deck has 1/2" of concave to cradle your foot and help stiffen the deck. This is a longboard in every sense of the word. This board was designed to cruise and do mellow carving and of course get noticed. It is big and stable for walking, cross stepping and hanging ten".

All details on www.longboardlarry.net

The Mini by Larry Peterson


The mini by Larry Peterson, originally uploaded by Boyington.

According Larry Peterson [the shaper] : "Length: 22", Width: 7", Wheelbase: 12 5/8", Rocker: 1/2", Roll: 1/4", 12 ply Baltic birch. Great little deck and the rolled edges make for a comfortable ride".

All details on www.longboardlarry.net

Kickyboard by Eli Smith


Kickyboard by Eli Smith, originally uploaded by Boyington.

According Eli Smith [the shaper] : "The board is made from solid Purple Heart (no plywood).  The board has a concaved top with a carbon fiber re-enforcement. Custom flame griptape. 43 inches long and 10 inches wide. Custom hand painted graphics on the bottom".

www.kickyboards.com

Rayne - Pug


Rayne - Pug, originally uploaded by Boyington.

According Graham Buksa [the shaper] : " Length: 41" (104cm), Width: 9.5" (24.1cm), Wheelbase: 28" (71.5cm), Construction: 7 ply Canadian Maple, Offset Camber, Variable Concave".
All details on www.raynelongboards.com

www.raynelongboards.com

Rayne - Timeline


Rayne - Timeline, originally uploaded by Boyington.

According Graham Buksa [the shaper] : " Length: 33.5" (85cm), Width: 9.25" (23.5cm), Wheelbase: 25.5/26.5" (65/67.5cm), Construction: 7 ply Canadian Maple, Offset Camber, Variable Concave".
All details on www.raynelongboards.com

Rayne - Vice


Rayne - Vice, originally uploaded by Boyington.

According Graham Buksa [the shaper] :" Length: 40" (101.5cm), Width: 9.5" (24.1cm), Wheelbase: 28" (71cm),Construction: 7 ply Canadian Maple, Center Camber, Light Concave"
All details on www.raynelongboards.com

Rayne - Demonseed


Rayne - Demonseed, originally uploaded by Boyington.

According Graham Buksa [the shaper] : "Length: 44" (112cm), Width: 10" (25.5cm), Wheelbase: 34.5" (87.5cm), Construction: 10 ply Canadian Maple, Deep Concave 1" Dropped Platform".
All details on www.raynelongboards.com

Christian Saegesser - Home made


Christian Saegesser - Board, originally uploaded by Boyington.

According Christian [the shaper] : "Longueur 80 cm, largeur 27 cm, concave et cambre de 2 cm, avec de la fibre de verre, du contreplaqué marine..."

Fred - The FredRacing


The FredRacing by Fred #2, originally uploaded by Boyington.

According the shaper [Fred] : "75cm de long, 20cm de large, 1cm de cambre, empattement 49 et 51cm. Orientée tight et spécial. Entièrement fait main. Déco perso".

POLITIClongboardACTIVIST - The Landscape


Landscape by PLA #3, originally uploaded by Boyington.

According PLA [a non profit shappers organization]: "Longueur : 144.6 cm (56.92"). Largeur : 23.2 cm (9.13"). Epaisseur : 1.84 cm (0.72"). No concave. No flex. Just pure carving board. J'aimerai dire "juste fait le"... Une "âme" orientée carving à la cool pour de longues ballades sans forcer sur les appuis et sans se casser les cuisses grâce à son sandwich "smoothy". Sandwich : Cp4 mm Bouleau de Finlande, Placage sycomore ondé teinté, Fibre de verre, Fibre de Carbonne/Aramide (application et mise en oeuvre spécifique), Résine Epoxy"

Overlord - Roadster (proto #1)


Overlord_Roadster_2956, originally uploaded by Boyington.

According Beurt [the shaper]: "A downhill board dedicated to Indy 215 trucks, concave, no camber, light flex, anti-well bite, 3 rear truck positions, 9 wood and 2 fiber layers. Length: 98 cm (38.58"), max width: 38cm (14.96"). "Titanic" special Independant 215 trucks added to this very special high speed carver, will turn you into a pitiless road pirat".

Etienne de Bary - Proto Beluga

According Etienne de Bary [the shaper]: "Long 69cm, larg 22,5cm, cambrure moyenne/modérée, empatement percages à percages les plus proches 49cm. Sandwich ouvert: mat de FG (multidirectionnel), resine exoxide thixotropique (= traitement à chaud) Epolam et mousse de polyvinyle (FG/mousse/FG/mousse/FG). La planche est généralement désignée sous le nom Proto Beluga mais il a parfois été surnommé le dragster ou le shopper en raison du montage avec des roues plus grosses à l'arriere".

 

PaipaiLongskate - The Madina


PaipaiLongskate - The Madina, originally uploaded by Boyington.

According Sylvain [the shaper] :"Grosse pintail, 1,40m, contreplaqué 2x8mm, résine epoxy, fibre de verre, fibre carbonne/kevlar. Léger concave. Déco tissu".

http://paipailongskate.makes.it/

Ashland Longboards - The Slugger

According the shaper: "Name : Ashland Slugger complete w/ Randal RII 180's and Kryptonic 70mm Classic K's; Length : 48" [121.92 cm]; Width : 9" [22.86 cm]; Wheelbase : 35" [88.9 cm]
www.ashlandskateboards.com
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The Betty One made by Franck Sommer


Franck Sommer - betty_one_1, originally uploaded by Boyington.

 

Dready Boy the downhill board


the downhill board, originally uploaded by Boyington.

According to Dready Boy [the shaper] :

"Longeur 100 cm, largeur 23,5 cm, concave 1cm, wheelbase 88cm, 2x6 mm bouleau, collé avec de la résine, fibre entre les plaques et fibre sur le dessous, ni camber, ni tail, ni n'importe, juste concave, flex agreable, pas trop flex, pas trop raide, parfait pour moi".

Dready Boy cruise board


cruise board, originally uploaded by Boyington.

According to Dready Boy [the shaper] :

"Longeur 85cm, Largeur 24cm, Concave 1cm, Wheelbase 73cm, 2x6mm bouleau, collé avec résine, fibre entre les plaques, presque pas de flex, dois encore ajouter des hooks et petit peu de grip"

Overlord Y1


Overlord Y1, originally uploaded by Boyington.

According to Beurt [the shaper] : "Elaborated in collaboration with Yem Rossi, the Y1 is a one for all board, carving, occasional downhill, bowl riding, and all you can cross on Parisian walkways, the only limits you have are yours!

This little toy is also born to slide due to it’s particular joystick tail locking your rear foot in for an amazing control. (usual tail possible).

Y1 "the Yem" 76 cm [30'], concave, wheel wells, no camber, no flex.
Y1 "long version" 88 cm [35'], concave,  wheel wells, no camber, customer’s choice flex.
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