Tested out the trailer the other day. It needs a ton of work. It's a lot heavier than I thought and the hitch needs a complete overhaul. Right now, every time I push off the trailer "jerks" and then slows down to the point them I'm almost constantly pushing. I need to make the hitch from trailer to board feel like one solid piece. That way, when pushing, it should feel less like I'm towing something and more like I'm pushing a long, heavy board. I took my son out and he video'd the whole thing. I'll try to figure out how to post vids on here. Thankfully it makes turns much better than I was hoping. I should try to get a better board too, but that's down the list.
I did load it up with most of the gear I'll be bringing but will still need to carry a backpack with things like water and possibly clothes. I'm gonna have to get in better shape to this as well, but I kinda figured that. ;)
We're mapping out the route and I'm hoping to have several spots posted before we head out. I'll also be doing something with "Grafedia", more on that another day.
Cheers.
3/22/2010
3/16/2010
The First Step
So this is the start.
I am in the middle of beginning (?) my journey across Rt. 66 by Skateboard with my custom made Tear Drop trailer attached. No, it's not a full size trailer. It's designed to go on the back of the board. "Why"? Well......that's what I'll try to figure out I guess.
I've been riding skateboards since the early 80's and have always had a fascination with tear drop trailers. Something about the idea that at anytime you can simply hook up and take your home with you anywhere you want to go.
Both are distinctly American modes of transportation, and while one has gone from being almost a criminal activity to complete mainstream acceptance, the other has gone from mainstream to an underground almost cult-ish activity. I guess I wanna see how these two interests are intersecting in our cultural timeline.
Well, so begins the journey. If it all goes right, I be hitting Rt. 66 starting in St. Louis at the beginning of June. Till then.......prepare, prepare, prepare.
I am in the middle of beginning (?) my journey across Rt. 66 by Skateboard with my custom made Tear Drop trailer attached. No, it's not a full size trailer. It's designed to go on the back of the board. "Why"? Well......that's what I'll try to figure out I guess.
I've been riding skateboards since the early 80's and have always had a fascination with tear drop trailers. Something about the idea that at anytime you can simply hook up and take your home with you anywhere you want to go.
Both are distinctly American modes of transportation, and while one has gone from being almost a criminal activity to complete mainstream acceptance, the other has gone from mainstream to an underground almost cult-ish activity. I guess I wanna see how these two interests are intersecting in our cultural timeline.
Well, so begins the journey. If it all goes right, I be hitting Rt. 66 starting in St. Louis at the beginning of June. Till then.......prepare, prepare, prepare.
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