14 Mar

Giants Head Freeride 2017 – Gear Checklist – Flatspot Longboards

Dates for Giants Head Freeride 2017 have been announced! Make sure you are prepared for three days of utterly amazing runs and don’t get caught without the necessities.

Last year Giants Head Freeride was AWESOME! Flatspot team rider Laine Jackart took second at the race, the King of the Coast contest was in full swing, and everyone had a good time. The one defining feature of this event is the number of runs. There are a lot of runs, and each run has a lot of corners. This equates to a lot of slides, and for most of us, a decent amount of bails as well. So make sure you come stocked up and prepared, because the giants takes what it wants, and it has no mercy.
10 things you will want to stock up on for Giants Head Freeride June 26-28th

1. Daves Hippy oil… no matter how many wheels you torch, you’re road rash will need more attention. Don’t be having a staph party at skate events, its bad karma.

    2. Wheels… This is GHF. Endless runs, many slides. It should be called skidfest, but thats the event in my underpants. Which you should bring extra’s of as well.

      3. Toestop… If your riding a topmount, there is a very good chance you might appreciate rocking a toestop for this event. Between the occasional road heave, the excessive sliding and the pinecones there are ample opportunities for your foot to get bucked into all kinds of unfortunate places.

      4. Pucks (maybe gloves too)… even if your stand up skills are above average, shit happens and you’re going to want a solid glove and puck on hand to save you… especially with all the pinecones!

      • Seismic – Premium Black Extra-Hard Flinted Solid – Slide Pucks

        $48.99CAD

        Seismic Skate – Premium Black Extra-Hard Flinted Solid – Downhill Slide Pucks

        The biggest and most advanced line of slide pucks ever seen. Better materials… better sliding!
        Available in two distinct formulas and multiple shapes, each option with unique characteristics.

        PREMIUM EXTRA-HARD (black)
        Less braking for faster racing. Perfectly consistent, stable glide – even at extreme speeds and in high heat. Superior durability and no melting or furry buildup ever! Hex shape lets you clock puck to preferred hand mobility zone.
        Outer diameter 3.25″ / 82.5mm. 12mm thick.

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      • Seismic – Premium Black Extra-Hard Solid – Slide Pucks

        $33.99CAD

        Seismic Skate – Premium Black Extra-Hard Solid – Downhill Slide Pucks

        The biggest and most advanced line of slide pucks ever seen. Better materials… better sliding!
        Available in two distinct formulas and multiple shapes, each option with unique characteristics.

        PREMIUM EXTRA-HARD (black)
        Less braking for faster racing. Perfectly consistent, stable glide – even at extreme speeds and in high heat. Superior durability and no melting or furry buildup ever! Hex shape lets you clock puck to preferred hand mobility zone.
        Outer diameter 3.25″ / 82.5mm. 12mm thick.

        Add to cart

      • Beefcake Skate – 3.1oz Patties – Slide Pucks

        $29.99CAD

        Beefcake Skate – 3.1oz Patties – UMHW Downhill Longboarding Slide Pucks

        Beefcake Skates 3.1oz Patties Beefcakes Slide Pucks measure D 2.8125″ x x Depth 1″ of high quality UMHW with industrial grade velcro.

        Add to cart

      • Loaded – 6 Pcs Complete Puck Set

        $27.99CAD

        6 piece set of pucks, all with velcro backing. Includes 2 Loaded Slide Pucks (grey palm pucks), 2 High Density finger pucks (black), and 2 Ultra High Density thumb pucks (green). Because you rip.

        What’s in the box? Purchase price includes 2 slide pucks, 2 finger pucks, 2 thumb pucks.

        Add to cart

      • Beefcake Skate – 4.8oz Fatties – Slide Pucks

        $47.99CAD

        Beefcake Skate – 4.8oz Fatties – Slide Pucks

        Beefcake Skates 4.8oz Fatties Beefcakes Slide Pucks measure L x” x  W x” x Depth x” of high quality UMHW with industrial grade velcro.

        Add to cart

      Speaking of pinecones, check out this epic gif we ripped off from skateslate’s blog!

      5. Knee, elbow, and hip/ass pads… there is no better way to keep skating longer, than avoiding slams all together, but slams happen, so having some pads can keep your out of the Med Tech tent. Worried about looking like a kook? We’re Kooks. Fuck that shit. Pad up and give no fucks. Pro Tip: Spine Protectors are the new black.

       

      6. Bearings… everyone forgets to bring an extra set (or two) of bearings. GHF is dusty as fuck when it’s dry and wet is wet, so why blow a bearing and not be prepared.

      7. Lube… Don’t wanna spurge on bearings… a sample Skanunu is $2.50 and will last you the whole of GHF easy… or be a baller and get some of that Purple.

      8. Helmet… why is a helmet #8? isn’t it mandatory? Well, then you should always have a helmet, right? If you’re blowing it with a cracked old piece of foo foo, or maybe just wearing a plastic hat, come get a certified helmet and protect your melon at GHF. Bring in the old one and save $15.

      • Triple 8 – Gotham MIPS – Matte Black

        $139.99CAD

        Triple 8 – Gotham MIPS Helmet – Matte Black

        Size Chart:
        XS/S: 18.9 – 21.3 in (48 – 54 cm)
        S/M: 21.7 – 22.8 in (55 – 58 cm)
        L/XL: 23.2 – 24 in (59 – 61 cm)

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      • Triple 8 – Certified Sweatsaver – Black Hologram

        $89.99CAD

        Moxi Magic meets the Holy Grail of Comfort and Protection

        Dual Certified: U.S. CPSC Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets for Persons Age 5 and Older and ASTM F-1492 Skate safety standards.
        Includes 2 sets of Sweatsaver liners to customize fit

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      • Predator – FR7 – Matte White

        $79.99CAD

        Predator Helmets – FR7 – Matte White

        Size Chart:
        XS/S: 51cm to 56cm (20.1″ to 22.1″)
        M/L: 53cm to 58cm (20.9″ go 22.8″)
        XL: 56cm to 62cm (22.1″ to 24.4″)

        CPSC and CE-1078 Certified

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      9. Bushings… dial in your trucks and be ready to schmang. Having a well tuned shred machine will make your GHF all that snazzier.

      10. Flatspot Bucket Hat… It’s going to be sunny and hot and when you’re not wearing your helmet, you’re going to want to cover your head. Bucket hats are made for the job. Pro tip: Happy Hour sunglasses…

        We will leave you with this video from one summer when Mischa, Slota, Aidan, Evan and Shane we drove to giants head and primarily skated everything else around it because the gate was closed.

         

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