The Trikke world loses one of its citizens

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Angus Desveaux leaves behind son and stepdaughter. With deepest regret comes news of the passing of a dear Southern California carving friend, Angus V. Desveaux, who died suddenly on Monday, November, 26, 2012, at age 52. Angus is survived by his parents, Joyce and Angus (Blair) Desveaux, his stepdaughter Starlyn Nackos and his son, also named Angus. Life is a journey. Along the trail we … [Read more...]

Safe riding: how to avoid horrors on your Trikke

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Because Halloween season can sometimes mean sketchy weather, TrikkeWorld decided to ask Trikke Andy about avoiding the horrors of the road and remain safe while riding. As the season turns, we find ourselves with shorter days and changing terrain. Riding a Trikke is a lot different than riding any other vehicle out there. Pay attention to the changing surfaces in your area. Hazard's such as … [Read more...]

Cops, Segways and Trikkes converge in Hawthorne, Calif.

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SouthBay Trikke promotes Pon-e's on patrol to local police. Yesterday, police in Hawthorne, CA, hosted a meet-and-greet at a local McDonald’s, giving area residents a chance to get acquainted with the latest addition to the department’s lineup of patrol vehicles: three Segways. Naturally, we at SouthBay Trikke thought this was the perfect opportunity to pay a visit to our South Bay … [Read more...]

New Pon-e’s running wild

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Trikke Andy puts the 2011 Tribreds to the test The blue planet we call home became a little greener this past week with the release of the new 2011 Tribred Pon-e's, fresh from the Trikke Tech stables with some subtle changes and helpful improvements. The repackaging is the first noticeable change. Talk about 95% pre-assembled and good to go. Twenty minutes after opening up the box, you're ready … [Read more...]

The waiting is the hardest part

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Backing my rig into the loading dock for my first batch of the 2011 Tribred Pon-e's, it felt as though it were summer and the warehouse was an ice cream truck with my favorite treat. Trikke HQ had just informed me the new stallions had arrived and were raring to be set free from the stable, which just so happens to be a stone's throw from SouthBay Trikke. The first thing to catch my eye was the … [Read more...]

Pure heaven on Powder Mountain [video]

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Trikke Andy's Skki Report continues, now with video and actual Skki action! The wind was howling as I drove my Dodge 4x4 to the highest point on the mountain, eager to join the rest of the skkiers getting together on this blistery cold morning to hit the slopes at Powder Mountain in Eden, Utah. Upon reaching the summit, I unloaded the snow carvers, checked each one for safety issues and mounted … [Read more...]

Now arriving in Eden

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Pliska family continues trek in part 2 of Trikke Andy's Skki Report It was a crisp morning in St. George, Utah, when we hopped into my white turbo diesel truck, warm breakfast in our bellies, and continued northward towards our final destination. The countryside was breathtaking with its expansive stretches of flatlands and mountains. We stopped in Beaver, Utah, which is another blink-and-miss-it … [Read more...]

Detour to Sin City

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Trikke Andy hits the road for a week of Skki fun in Utah Excitement filled the house as the day began with a fresh cup of joe and a pause to glance at a squirrel nipping at the bird feeder hanging alongside the garage. The smell of bacon wafted through the air as we readied our last few items for the journey ahead. While I filled the trailer with the rest of the family's gear, Fred Welch (Trikke … [Read more...]

Next stop: paradise

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Go on the road with TrikkeWorld’s resident surfer as he journeys to Eden, Utah, for a heavenly week of Trikke skkiing. Skki reports from a surfer who trikkes? You bet! Not only is Trikke Andy president of SouthBay Trikke (official local dealer of TWM), he's also TrikkeWorld’s top tech guru and a Trikke Academy trainer. Join him as he gives us the 4-1-1 on the powder-coated pow wow in … [Read more...]

Become your own Skki inspector

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Sound advice from Trikke Andy. Preparing to mount your Trikke Skki is always exciting, especially when you're full of anticipation for the amazing carving session about to take place. Make sure to give your carver the once over to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Taking the time to be safe can make all the difference in the world. So what should you look for when getting your snow … [Read more...]