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by Michael Dong
Thu Apr 05, 2007 4:16 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
Replies: 276
Views: 332333

starts

For single lane tape switch starts, hopping the front wheels over the tapeswitch should never be allowed. It is poor sportsmanship outside of the intent of a fair start. Could be monitored just like foot faults in tennis. Tapeswitch hop = false start. I have participated in many races with the 2X pe...
by Michael Dong
Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:06 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
Replies: 276
Views: 332333

2.0 Meter Pro Tight?

2.0 meters is certainly not tight for a pro level racer. Most would use a GS board for this. Why not make it 1.8m in 2007 and keep this? Looks much cooler for the spectators going at a faster cone rate.
by Michael Dong
Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:30 am
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: TnR Designs foot stop
Replies: 23
Views: 36573

New Batch of TNR toe-stops

Tony of TNR designs has another batch (the last one) of foot stops. I think he now has 24 of these left. Tony and I designed this footstop after the 2002 Worlds in Morro Bay after my foot slid forward after the ramp start on every one of my runs in the final 4. My first attempt at a footstop after M...
by Michael Dong
Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:34 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] European Championships, Stockholm, July 15-17, 2005
Replies: 274
Views: 310983

Stockholm Cyber surface

Hi Peter & Marcus,

Any idea what the surface will be like for the cyberslalom? Will it be in the same general location as the hill shown?

thanks,

Michael
by Michael Dong
Tue May 10, 2005 7:41 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
Replies: 130
Views: 155418

WEATHER

Hey,

Whats up with the weather? Is it really going to rain this weekend in Paris???
by Michael Dong
Wed Apr 20, 2005 7:59 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Red Clay Cup 2005
Replies: 170
Views: 196699

Stuff

66,

Very nice having pics of the GS course. Do you have a similar course description for the dual slalom event? Is it tight? Number of cones, spacing... How about cone penalties? 0.1, 0.2, 10sec?

thanks,

Michael
by Michael Dong
Wed Apr 20, 2005 7:55 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2005] Region West Atlantic: USA West
Replies: 19
Views: 23799

Hood river Main Event

Hood River should be the main. It is a multi-day event and includes a mammoth GS, and dual slalom events.

Michael
by Michael Dong
Tue Apr 12, 2005 8:31 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Red Clay Cup 2005
Replies: 170
Views: 196699

Start Ramps or Push Start?

Hi 66,

Will start ramps be used or will it be push starts? Any chance of getting a pic of the start ramps? If no ramps, how much of a push do we get?

Psyched for my first Red Clay,

Michael
by Michael Dong
Fri Mar 25, 2005 8:01 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
Replies: 130
Views: 155418

tight slalom

Is the tight slalom 2m center-to-center or 2m from the edge of one cone to the edge of the next?
by Michael Dong
Wed Jun 23, 2004 2:58 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Salem 100 cone challenge race, June 19, 2004
Replies: 0
Views: 2913

Salem 100 cone challenge race, June 19, 2004

The 100 cone challenge in Salem this last weekend turned out to be quite fun. This was a DUAL 100 cone course. Very surprising to see many of the guys running 100 cones clean (Gareth had 3 clean runs in the duals and 2 or more in warmups/qualifying). The cones were NOT spaced out evenly and ranged a...
by Michael Dong
Thu Apr 22, 2004 12:10 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Amature Race/Practice Series
Replies: 53
Views: 50189

Cancelled

Hi Vlad,

As of last night I had the go ahead to take a work trip to LA in time to make the Bicknell race. This morning they cancelled it so I'll have to sit at home and cry while you guys are gunning for the sub 6 sec run. Damn this would have been cool. Give em hell.

Michael
by Michael Dong
Tue Mar 16, 2004 6:36 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2004] Administration: Rules
Replies: 37
Views: 48587

My first rules question

Corky, The points for Antibes in the world ranking look very odd. I see Luca with less points than Dhyan and both Paul Price and I have 0 points. Also, what class of race is Antibes? It appears to be a main with the Super G not adding points? I see Maurus with 1000 pts and he won both the special an...
by Michael Dong
Tue Mar 16, 2004 2:57 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2004] World rankings: Overall
Replies: 135
Views: 169374

Thanks and a question

Corky,

Thanks for all of your hard work. This will going a long way towards really making slalom a more international sport.

My question is, is it only 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings that receive points?
by Michael Dong
Mon Mar 08, 2004 10:30 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Alternative Cyber Slalom
Replies: 76
Views: 101173

SiberCyber

Vlad,

All sounds good. 5.5ft, 15ft push is a groove.

Your French Cyber times are lightning fast. Some personal issues may keep me from racing overseas until after July. If there is a way, I will be at Paris but it does not look promising right now.

Michael
by Michael Dong
Fri Mar 05, 2004 3:13 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Alternative Cyber Slalom
Replies: 76
Views: 101173

Hi Corky, With NCDSA cyberslalom, the timer starts 15ft from the first cone and the timer starts when you cross the line and your push foot has to be within a 3 by 3ft box bordered by the start line. In the end, for push or ramps starts, and even running the cones, there will always be an advantage ...
by Michael Dong
Thu Mar 04, 2004 3:08 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Alternative Cyber Slalom
Replies: 76
Views: 101173

1.7m

Is this the distance for ISSA tight? I gotta go find those rules somewhere.
by Michael Dong
Thu Mar 04, 2004 3:06 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Alternative Cyber Slalom
Replies: 76
Views: 101173

36 cone cyber

Hi Vlad, I've been lurking but not skating too much lately. Looks like my old parking garage location for cyberslalom may be off limits for a while (new security guards) so I am looking for other spots. So lets get this 36 cone thing started so we can add some variety. I guess the questions remainin...
by Michael Dong
Fri Feb 20, 2004 8:47 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Alternative Cyber Slalom
Replies: 76
Views: 101173

French Cyber

I tried the french cyber tonight (40 cone, 1.8meters on center). I got in about 5 to 6 pushes over about a 15 to 20 meter push start. Like the regular cyberslalom it is very physically demanding but maybe even more so. 5 full runs was all I could manage before getting really tired. This is my second...
by Michael Dong
Wed Feb 18, 2004 6:41 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Alternative Cyber Slalom
Replies: 76
Views: 101173

40 cone 1.8meter

Etienne,

How are times posted on riderz? Do we just email you our times? I never knew this was also done on flat ground. It sounds fun so I'd like to give it a try.

thanks,

Michael
by Michael Dong
Tue Sep 16, 2003 1:53 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Antibes, Euro Championships, 20-21 Sept
Replies: 40
Views: 46830

Pierre, I am trying to reserve a room at formula 1 hotel but I am getting an automated service spoken in French. I have my French phrase book handy but I just can't seem to get a real person on the phone. I am trying to get a room for Friday and Saturday nights. Do you think I would have trouble fin...
by Michael Dong
Tue Sep 16, 2003 7:13 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Antibes, Euro Championships, 20-21 Sept
Replies: 40
Views: 46830

Jani,

I'm bringing something for you to Antibes. It is S-shaped...with carbon fiber.

Michael
by Michael Dong
Tue Sep 16, 2003 7:10 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Antibes, Euro Championships, 20-21 Sept
Replies: 40
Views: 46830

Paul,

Looks like LUCA might be coming to Morro Bay. Howard posted on NCDSA looking for a ride for him from LA.

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.

Michael
by Michael Dong
Sat Sep 06, 2003 9:06 am
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: Let's make it tighter
Replies: 119
Views: 137998

I still envision something akin to Tennis. A grandslam series open to all countries: For Example (in no particular order) US Open French Open Italian Open Swiss Open UK Open Swedish Open German Open _______ Open Maybe trimmed down to 3 or 4 events. In each tennis grandslam event, it is implicit that...
by Michael Dong
Sat Sep 06, 2003 8:46 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Antibes, Euro Championships, 20-21 Sept
Replies: 40
Views: 46830

Hello Pierre, I am more than excited about racing with everyone in Antibes. Thank you for this opportunity to meet and race with Europe's finest. It looks like there will be more countries represented here than at Morro Bay. This truly looks to be a great event. I recently emailed Todd Carlson (USA)...
by Michael Dong
Mon Sep 01, 2003 6:11 am
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: Various Course Diagrams For Public Consumption
Replies: 47
Views: 80030

Great constructive stuff here. Good job guys!
by Michael Dong
Thu Aug 28, 2003 8:58 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: R3 Clicking Fix
Replies: 1
Views: 4431

Easy fix. Remove sideplates. Apply a very light coating of grease (bicycle grease works good) to the surfaces of the side plates that come in contact with the baseplate and the pivot block. Wipe excess (make sure no excess grease is gonna find its way to your wheels). Reassemble. Click no more. 1 1/...
by Michael Dong
Tue Aug 26, 2003 6:52 am
Forum: Abec 11
Topic: Gumballs
Replies: 16
Views: 26727

TK - I don't change the riser height from Flashback to Gumball. For both I use 5/8" risers with a Roe Bullet that has subdued wheelwells. I set my PVD hardstops with about 5/16" clearance to allow for board flex and I can hammer with confidence. I can't wait to race against Avilas with the Gumball/B...
by Michael Dong
Tue Aug 26, 2003 2:27 am
Forum: Abec 11
Topic: Gumballs
Replies: 16
Views: 26727

Rob, I wouldn't recommend these as the fastest wheels for cyberslalom or tight slalom, but for hybrid and GS these will be unbeatable. I predict they will change the way we set courses and have as big an impact on slalom as the first white Avalons. They may be the inertia needed to see real tight sl...
by Michael Dong
Thu Aug 21, 2003 1:45 am
Forum: Abec 11
Topic: Gumballs
Replies: 16
Views: 26727

Here is a review I just posted on ncdsa: It kills me to write this review because I'd love to keep these wheels all to myself but I feel that I owe it to Chris Chaput to let the cat out of the bag. I am absolutely stunned. I recently rode on some prototype gumballs 81r, 88f. These are perfect wheels...
by Michael Dong
Thu Jul 31, 2003 3:18 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Da' Farm 3.0
Replies: 116
Views: 107412

Does anyone know of a shuttle or the like from JFK up to Wilton, CT? I am arriving Thurs at 8:00pm.

thanks,

Michael
by Michael Dong
Fri Jun 20, 2003 1:46 am
Forum: Switzerland
Topic: Parallelslalom Race Grueningen, Schweiz 21./22. Juni 2003
Replies: 70
Views: 86779

What is the schedule for the Swiss race? My work schedule is threatening to cancel my plans to race. What is the start time for the mens race? Is the tight on Sat and GS on Sunday? I am wondering if I left on Saturday early if there is any way I could make it to race on Sat. I am hoping I will be ab...
by Michael Dong
Fri Jun 13, 2003 9:04 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: England Forum
Replies: 4
Views: 5679

Why is there no forum for the lads in England? Seem like they are one of the most active groups.
by Michael Dong
Thu Apr 24, 2003 2:30 am
Forum: Clothing
Topic: Shoes & Foot dragging - exchange system
Replies: 1
Views: 5860

Shoes & Foot dragging - exchange system

Is there interest in getting a shoe partnering system in place where guys who use the same shoes, same size and footdrag with opposite feet can help each other out? Example: Each buys 2 pairs of shoes and then mails the other guy one of the non-footdrag shoes. Now each has 3 footdrag shoes and 1 non...
by Michael Dong
Thu Apr 03, 2003 12:19 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: [PVD] PVD's / Mike Dong make the Podium
Replies: 2
Views: 4544

Thanks Terence! The "super Hybrid" course on Saturday was the fastest I've ever been on a slalom board. This was my first race on the R2's as I had only ridden on them maybe 3 or 4 times. I was using the R1 prototypes till I bought the R2's. The R2's have great rebound and return-to-center. My setup...
by Michael Dong
Sat Mar 22, 2003 2:24 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Who was better; USA or Europe racers ?
Replies: 13
Views: 12240

I am speculating that Luca Giammarco is/was exceptionally fast. Just look at the time differentials between him and everybody else at Trocadero 95'. Keep in mind that these times are for very short courses. Can you say "Can of Whuppass!" Lets see someone come even close to his 100 cone world record ...
by Michael Dong
Thu Mar 13, 2003 3:17 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2003] Bahne-Cadillac Slalomcross
Replies: 31
Views: 38445

Jack,

Will pushing be allowed on the course or will a foot down mean a dq?

thanks,

Michael
by Michael Dong
Tue Feb 25, 2003 3:20 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Alternative Cyber Slalom
Replies: 76
Views: 101173

I agree, "cyberslalom" is a great idea for many reasons. Here are just some random thoughts on possible improvements or modifications. 1. First off, the name is very confusing for people to understand. When I mention the name and begin explaining, they get it in their heads that you are not really s...
by Michael Dong
Mon Feb 24, 2003 6:39 pm
Forum: Seattle - Portland
Topic: Seattle Cyberslalom
Replies: 9
Views: 14668

I've been getting quite a few questions about the latest cyberslalom time I posted so I thought I'd answer them in one place. The seattle area guys have been running cyberslalom exclusively in a covered parking garage (aka, the batcave). This place is dead flat down the length of the course and quit...
by Michael Dong
Sat Feb 22, 2003 11:39 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Expanding On Fluitt's Course-Setting Poll Results
Replies: 66
Views: 57399

Ok, think speed skating (ice on big oval tracks). They have a very long crossover area where the skaters switch from inside lane to outside lane. Imagine a non-staggered start, inside lane takes off and puts a fair bit of distance between him/herself and the racer in the outside lane. The crossover ...
by Michael Dong
Sat Feb 22, 2003 1:39 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Expanding On Fluitt's Course-Setting Poll Results
Replies: 66
Views: 57399

One thing I really like about this dual-on-a-curve thing is that we get to ride two different courses in one race.

Will oxygen be supplied this year or will we have the hooters girls in golf karts for the return trip up the hill?
by Michael Dong
Sat Feb 01, 2003 6:43 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: What's New For Trakmate in 2003
Replies: 31
Views: 35230

We are currently using the 131a tapeswitches. I have noticed that they do not work well when the temperature is lower than around 45deg. This is especially noticeable when the tapeswitch is right at the push start line and the board does not have full body weight on it. I weigh about 180lbs so I'm s...
by Michael Dong
Fri Jan 31, 2003 2:42 am
Forum: Bahne
Topic: Cadillac Wheels
Replies: 8
Views: 13612

Jack,

Are these slalom specific wheels? Any other tidbits like diameter, width, side-set, center-set, core material/size?

thanks,

Michael
by Michael Dong
Thu Jan 30, 2003 9:16 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1523145

Vlad,

No concern here - just awe and amazement. You are a pumping machine. I gave the cyber one push thingy a single try this evening and the timer read 10.282.

Hope things thaw out in DC soon,

Michael
by Michael Dong
Thu Jan 30, 2003 4:10 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Who is open, who is pro?
Replies: 59
Views: 53425

First round stuff is always kind of skewed since sometimes you are racing a guy who is over a second slower so the faster guy just does a coasting run, not risking a dq and saving strength for the later rounds. Max speed is reserved for qualifying and an opponent who is as fast or faster than you. T...
by Michael Dong
Wed Jan 29, 2003 6:17 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1523145

CyberVLAD, 9.15 with a single push??? This would translate into something in the 7's with full pushing. Before I bow down before you and worship your Royal Pumpness, are you putting the tapeswitches 15ft in front of the first and after the last cone (not AT the first and last cone?)? Pauper Pumper
by Michael Dong
Wed Jan 15, 2003 9:16 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1025317

My three favorite posters are Chris Chaput, TK, and Vlad. I always carefully read their posts. Each of them choose their words and phrases with quite a bit of thought behind them. With Chris and Vlad there is usually something hidden in the messages. I find myself laughing my ass off reading their p...
by Michael Dong
Sat Jan 11, 2003 6:27 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Who is open, who is pro?
Replies: 59
Views: 53425

This open and pro thing is pretty bizzare. As a first time slalomer this year I think I come with a relatively unbiased viewpoint. Just some of my thoughts: * Why in the world would the prize determine the division you race in? I've heard the "racing for prizes" v.s. "racing for cash" suggestion bef...
by Michael Dong
Fri Jan 10, 2003 4:28 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: More Tight racing in 2003
Replies: 128
Views: 124963

Arab,

What is the time to shoot for in the SSS challenge?

Michael
by Michael Dong
Wed Jan 08, 2003 10:26 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: More Tight racing in 2003
Replies: 128
Views: 124963

Well, I tried Vlad's 5.5ft, 30 cone flat course tonight. First off, I think that a single push with 5 meters before the first cone sucks. It should be like cyberslalom where you can push as much as you want from 5 meters back, otherwise its just too slow (or maybe its just that I'm too slow). I trie...
by Michael Dong
Tue Jan 07, 2003 5:14 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: More Tight racing in 2003
Replies: 128
Views: 124963

Brian, I think that when TK said "at speed" he means in the range of 20 to 25mph. If you are on a decent slope, 5.5ft will cause most humans to have a major screaming conegasm, spraying cones everywhere. I think I remember calculating the 100 cone world record and it was something like 20.05 mph at ...