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I was lucky to find this Cosmic skateboard in my local 2nd hand shop. Cosmic, based in Penzance, were big producers of surf leashes throug... -
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What an awsome video!
ReplyDeleteBlowning foam was a well kept secret in GB at this time, but this video reveals most of the process; except of course the mix of chemicals needed . And that was the problem: strength and consistency varied so much from one blank to another . Some of the smaller maker`s blanks had voids in them which were only found as you cut into the foam. Then much of the artwork on a finished board came about through trying to hide the defects .
ReplyDeleteGreat film Mr Al, nice one.
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