One of our guys in Guam... can't remember his tag and he doesn't post very often. I want one but shipping here kills any deals cheezycheese - 21-7-2012 at 03:20 AM
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One of our guys in Guam... can't remember his tag and he doesn't post very often. I want one but shipping here kills any deals
That would be SecondWind.... Search his posts....B-Roc - 21-7-2012 at 06:04 AM
Joe (SecondWind) is located in Guam but is in Fiji until 8/15 and may not be able to post until he returns to Guam.lunchbox - 21-7-2012 at 06:55 AM
I have a dirtsurfer...well, actually had a dirtsurfer. Unfortunately it's being used to investigate a death....I used to let my neighbor use it all
the time. As it turns out, one night his friend was towing him behind a truck and he hit another parked truck...not wearing a helmet. Huge dent on the
front of the truck. That was not what happened according to the driver of the truck...hence the investigation ....so don't know if I'll get my
dirtsurfer back! I could ask for it back but want to avoid a possible liability issue.
...but anyway. I kinda liked it. You do need quite a bit of room and you need to be comfortable knowing how to ride heel and toeside otherwise you're
getting off the dirtsurfer and turning it around. The transitions to toeside were a little difficult for me but nothing I couldn't get better at with
practice.
Other than that, there fun toys....very fast...so if you like speed, there great.
Never seemed to find the time to ride it as I always liked riding my buggy and landboard better. Having said that though, pick one up if you have the
chance...they are definitely fun.
Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll try to answer them.Nomadic - 21-7-2012 at 08:47 AM
How would they handle on wide open rough terrain.. Hard pack dirt and small (4") scrub? Dirt Road?
I've been looking at them pretty hard, and was wondering their rough terrain stability... I live where the dirt roads can be 40 miles long and
flat/wide open.. would love to set into a cross terrain ride on one of these.
NomadicNomadic - 21-7-2012 at 08:54 AM
Image reference to terrain... it is a Mountain Biking Mecca.. and I've never seen a wind powered anything out here.. though there is some sweet days
in the spring and winter.
How would they handle on wide open rough terrain.. Hard pack dirt and small (4") scrub? Dirt Road?
I think that video does a really good job of showing the terrain they are capable of riding. Dirt roads and small scrubs should not be a problem...but
make sure your board clearance is higher...!
Don't know if the pics that you provided are an indication of where you'll ride, but if so, just make sure they are no wind shadows or major
obstructions...that would most likely be your deal breaker, not the dirtsurfer!Nomadic - 21-7-2012 at 04:25 PM
Ya, the video sold me on terrain capabilities. Seems only to be limited by skill and bravery.
Windshadows are plentiful where I'm at, but finding wide open flats are pretty common too... um-teen-million acres of public lands.. it's not all slot
canyons and sandstone fins..
A respected friend of mine who longboards like it was a religion said he tried a dirt surfer and fell in love with it.. it got much more stable the
faster you went with it.lunchbox - 21-7-2012 at 10:38 PM
...yep...more stable as you get faster....btw, are you in Utah? If so, beautiful state....family and I have a trip planned to Zion in a few weeks. We
loved it so much, we're going back!
BTW, did you check out the video of the guys in New Mexico riding the Indian Hills aqeduct...it's pretty cool - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9TLEgMWooMNomadic - 22-7-2012 at 07:03 AM
The aqueduct looked like a pristine riding ground..
Zion is beautiful! I live on the other side of the state, SE corner.. tucked in with Arches Nat'l Park, Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point. Tons of
features to put wheels on around here, plenty of space to play. Just bring water.
Crazy people live here though.. so bring your tinfoil hat.
Nomadic - 22-7-2012 at 07:45 AM
Can anyone point me to a dirtsurfer? Available in the USA, and in stock? Seems to be like finding a unicorn.
Did the company go out of biz at some point?Bladerunner - 22-7-2012 at 08:36 AM
I am not sure if Dirtslide ever sold his? You should message him. Ask him if he knows if Ed would want to sell his?Nomadic - 22-7-2012 at 09:10 AM
Sent Dirtslide a U2U... found a few on craigL.. but no one wants to ship them.. local pick up only.
Did the company just bomb out? All I see on the Net are people begging for one, and everyone is Out Of Stock.. Last real article was written in
2008.
Seems like a great opportunity for a USA side business minded individual.B-Roc - 22-7-2012 at 06:56 PM
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Can anyone point me to a dirtsurfer? Available in the USA, and in stock? Seems to be like finding a unicorn.
Did the company go out of biz at some point?
