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Soapbox Plastic Pegs
With a seemingly endless level of progression, COREY MARTINEZ was always going to be an advocate for the plastic peg if it opened up new possibilities for creativity. The Albion asked Corey for his opinion on this currently controversial new product. Here’s what he had to say. I was one of the guys at first who was uneasy about the whole plastic peg thing. After riding a few friends’ bikes that had them, I decided to give it a go. I’ll admit it takes a while to get used to the almost silent grind noise but once past that stage you’re game. The way I see it, there are pros and cons to everything. Pros • The plastic peg pros are what got me hooked. For starters, you don’t bust up the spot as much. • Skaters don’t have much to fuss about. • Some parks only allow plastic. • ‘Slides’ like butter. • You last a lot longer at spots due to the reduced noise level.
Cons • Having to replace them about every week or so depending on your grind base level. • Waxing a spot like a rollerblader. • Getting made fun of by all your friends that have not yet crossed over.
Who knows, it may just be a thing-of-now and pass in time, but it sure is nice at the moment for me! To each his own, right? Photography by DANIEL BENSON