Thursday, April 21, 2011

Final(:

Touch Up That Truck!
Looking back on what I’ve learned, I really have learned a lot about my topic and I’m proud of it. I’m so interested in big trucks, lifts, Chevy’s, tires, mud bogging, races, and the engine. I’ve had some challenges on understanding what everything is, but I have my country boys I hangout with every Sunday, where around here we go out back and go mud bogging ourselves and when a truck is in need to be fixed, I’m taught or told about how it was done. Id say try taking apart an engine and putting it right back together, some people can and some cant, but that’s something I want to learn to do, just so I can be better than most the guys out there or around who don’t know what they’re doing. As much as I researched, I’ve never been to a real mud bogging show that are usually held in Melbourne or Bithlo, but now I want to save up and take the time to go actually watch some real bigger trucks go through the mud. A lot of my friends around here have some nice trucks, kind of like the ones I’ve explained. 40inch lifts, high suspensions, Chevy or ford trucks, yeah there beasts! Try doing something like me and riding in a big lifted truck like I did, just about that size I said, it was a ford f150 lifted huge, and I sat on the back of the tool box while it romped through mud. But as you can see, being interested in something like this can give you some new life experiences and just something to have fun with. There are some hard things to learn and do, you need to know about your truck before you can even drive it, because when something goes wrong, you won’t know what to do and that’s not good. But this is my last post on Jacked Up Trucks, I’ll always have this in mind to come back and look at to read if I need some information, and you can also do the same, but this is something you should try and get into, it’s real fun, I promise(:

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Top 10 Skate Shoes(:

TOP 10 SKATE SHOES!
The top 10 skate shoes used today and which are purchased the most around and what teens and skaters use today. This topic is to show you what kind of shoes they are and some facts about the shoe brand. But if I were to choose a shoe brand to skate, it would be Vans, I wear vans constantly.
Fallen Skate Shoes
  • Rider-tested Fallens skate shoes are for extreme skating. Ting Hoo/Digital Vision/Getty Images The owner of Fallen Skate Shoes, Jamie Thomas, states he makes "high-quality premium skate shoes for the serious skater." Fallen shoes are lightweight skate shoes made to look good and provide all necessary protection. Fallens are rider-tested, and because of their quality construction, will hold up under the worst abuse a skateboarder can put a shoe through. The shoe is comfortable and wide, with padding in the tongue and heel collar to protect against bruising
Vans
  • Vans are the original action shoe manufacturer. Sean Murphy/Lifesize/Getty Images Founded on March 16, 1966, Vans is the original action shoe manufacturer, and has built a strong reputation for their skate shoes. Vans are a brand favored by serious skaters. Widely regarded as the original brand of skate shoe and one of the 10 best skateboarding shoes, Vans have a style that has been imitated by numerous shoe companies; its chunky-soled designs can be seen worldwide.
Globes
  • Globes can make even the hardest skateboarding tricks look better. Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images The Australian skate shoe company Globe makes shoes known for their innovative features. These no-nonsense shoes come with the "go time, low-impact control outsole" and are designed to hold the grip while riding the board. In January 2005, Globe launched its new d30 technology of intelligent molecules, which constantly adjust to the skaters needs. The shoe has a soft, cushioned feel when walking. But on hard impact, the molecules jump together to form a protective barrier between the skater's feet and the ground or board. Globes can make even the hardest skateboarding tricks look better.
DC Shoes
  • DC shoes look so good they are popular even with people who don't skate. George Doyle/Stockbyte/Getty Images DC shoes come with years of shoe manufacturing experience. The company has a reputation for making durable, good-looking shoes whose style is popular even with people who don't skate. The shoe's construction blocks out water and snow, making them suitable for year-round wear. DC threw a new angle on its shoes, with additional toe protection, tongue padding, and a glove-like fit. The shoes armor the feet in rugged leather and cushion the ankles with thick foam padding. The vent holes circulate cool air, and DGT rubber outsoles keep the skater on his board.
Etnies
  • Etnies are a good shoe for female skateboarders. Siri Stafford/Stockbyte/Getty Images Etnies have a sleeker look than many other skate shoes. Etnies are a good skate shoe for female skateboarders, because of their lighter-weight design. A few years ago, Etnies introduced System G2™, the first technology recognized as the best shock-absorbing device for action sports shoes. Inserted into the heel and combined with EVA or PU, System G2™ provides comfort and protection to absorb impact riders put on their feet, reducing injuries and preventing heel bruises. The company also practices cultural and social awareness by contributing money from their sales to the homeless every year.
Osiris
  • Osiris skate shoes are made with high-quality materials. Jupiterimages/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images With a mix of classic skateboarding designs and skate boots with oversized tongues, Osiris is known for making some of the best puffy-style shoes available. The private-reserve shoes is made with high-quality materials, and is popular with skaters. The shoes' athletic skate styling comes with reinforced high-abrasion areas for superior durability. Osiris skate shoes are designed for park skating and half- pipes skating. The lightweight padded tongue and collar adds comfort and support. Osiris Shoes are tested by the Osiris quality control team to guarantee good grip on the board and foot safety and comfort.
Emerica
  • Emerica offers good shoes with a solid and proven design. Digital Vision./Digital Vision/Getty Images Emerica, established in 1996, produces skateboarding footwear and apparel. Tough and functional, Emerica's skate shoes are durable, and have features that many dedicated skateboarders seek. Sole technology, the parent company of Emerica, regularly conducts biomechanical skate shoe research. The research has led to the development of STI Foam foot beds, an insole designed to relieve pressure; Flo2, a heat-reducing tongue; and G2, a shock-absorbing gel cushion. A world-class skateboarding team represents this brand of shoes.
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Nike
  • Nike knows how to make good athletic shoes. Jupiterimages/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images Following the inspirations of other brands, Nike has produced a line of comfortable skate shoes. Nike shoes, says Mademan.com, are good enough to rival even the more established skate shoe companies. After initially being dismissed as jumping on the skating bandwagon, Nike has continued to improve its designs. After receiving criticism for using child labor in Cambodia and Pakistan in its factories, Nike took action to curb or at least reduce the practice of child labor. Nike's skate shoes have all the great features Nike is known for, such as style, support, strength and comfort.
IPath
  • They claim to be the most comfortable skateboarding shoe ever made. Thomas Northcut/Photodisc/Getty Images Though not considered the most attractive skate shoes, according to Mademan.com, IPath products are comfortable. Suede finishes and warm colors such as mud brown and tan serve to enhance their comfortable look and feel. In fact, IPath claims to make the most comfortable skateboarding shoes. With its low profile, the IPath looks almost like a moccasin. The shoe offers a quiet, natural type of comfort. IPath has been eco-friendly and green since 1999. The company wants to promote environmental sustainability for the benefit of present and future generations of skateboarders. The desire to be organic is one good reason to buy IPath skate shoes.