With the help of this place and a couple local skateshops, I've finally recreated a skateboard vey similar to the first one I had back in the 1980's- complete with riser pads and old school hardware. All I can say is skating on this, compared to a modern-day "popsicle stick" is like riding around in a Cadillac instead of a Geo Metro- pure fun on 4 wheels. The rain has finally dried up, so I'm gonna go do some powerslides. Check it out: