How to Pump a Longboard (one of many grooves)

A short slice of my 13-mile commute back home by skateboard. A coworker on his bike shot this on a tiny camera, as if that isn't obvious by the outstanding quality :-D

Music: Bebel Gilberto, "Aganjú" (Latin Project Mix)

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[correozalo]

Hello help me please. I have a pulse 40. Whenever I pump a noise of friction in the front truck. Did it want to know that I must do to solve it? Thank you

correozalo@yahoo.com.ar

[pavedwave]

yep, Loshihn nailed it. its almost always pivot cup squeaks, and soap is a great fix.

[luvmonkey666]

those are carver trucks

[pavedwave]

Actually Virage Vite, built in the UK.  Similar architecture to a Bennett.

[abraxus1989]

Is that all downhill or flat???

[pavedwave]

- the first part's uphill, most of the remainder is a slight downhill, but we pump it both directions.

[forreforre]

sounds like people have no idea what the word "Commute" means.. :S

[boredfelipe]

This commute stuff looks really win. What commute is best for sliding? Can I be sponsored by Commute? When is the Commute downhill board coming out?

[Julio Flores]

Which velocity do reach in flat?

[xKatjaxPurrsx]

I bet you are amazing in the sack.

[Jon Carlson]

Must...find...more...music...l­ike...this...halp!

[FerretKibble]

I'm hoping that it's a joke

[DivineWindSerpent]

I want to make a Commute Skateboarding website just to troll people now....

[Preston Mitcham]

so what kind of potato did you film this on?...

[liudawg888]

you try pushing for 13 miles, it'd be like doing a million squats on your front leg

[swamiwasabi]

you should check pavedwave (dotcom) and see the "help" section. In there are all the parts which are good for pumping

[FudderBudder]

Just started longboarding, and got a decent one off Craig's List for 30 bucks. Was wondering though: is there a setup that makes it easier to pump? (wheels, loose metal thingies on the bottom of the board (trucks?), etc.) So far I thought that you had to kick to go...