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- Tue Feb 24, 2004 4:03 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Volunteers Needed for Burton Chill Program
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Volunteers Needed for Burton Chill Program
***Burton Chill Program needs Volunteers to help teach disadvantaged inner-city kids how to snowboard at Ski Whitetail.*** All types of volunteers needed from expert snowboarders to novice snowboarders that can give pointers and positive feedback to the kids. No prior teaching skills needed. You wil...
- Mon Feb 23, 2004 3:53 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: DC Downhill Outlaw Race
- Replies: 97
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Glad to hear that Danny is ok. Wish I could have been there to ride with the crew but I decided to keep a low profile as well did John Dillion. John Dillon and I are heading out next weekend to snowboard Colorado w/ my brother Steeb. Last thing I need to do before the CO trip is get myself runover. ...
- Mon Feb 23, 2004 12:26 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Surfrider LOCAL SKATEBOARD/SURF MOVIE NIGHT Wed 2/25 6:30pm
- Replies: 0
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Surfrider LOCAL SKATEBOARD/SURF MOVIE NIGHT Wed 2/25 6:30pm
LOCAL SKATEBOARD & SURF MOVIE NIGHT @ Dr. Dremo's Tap House Hosted by Surfrider Foundation Washington DC Chapter For more info: http://www.surfrider.org/capitol/events.htm Wednesday, February 25, 6:30-8:00 Movie to Be Shown: 1) "East Coast Aholic" (Local Skate Video w/ lots of roundwall-pool skatebo...
- Sun Feb 22, 2004 11:50 pm
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Slide Clinic
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9192
- Sat Feb 21, 2004 4:02 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Results - DC Winter Outlaw Slalom Series Race #4 - Feb 14th
- Replies: 26
- Views: 25235
I picked up a DCDC shirt a couple of years ago when our Chapter of Surfrider Foundation (the Washington DC Chapter http://www.surfrider.org/capitol/) helped sponsor the DC Downhill at the DC Zoo with hard cash. I love the drawing on the shirt and it was not till last year at the Dick Dale show that ...
- Tue Feb 17, 2004 5:30 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: DC Downhill Outlaw Race
- Replies: 97
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..... I don't think my dad would mind us getting busted. Nothing really to worry about much I think. Sure about that Danny? You know, I bet my son says the same thing when he gets older and it will most likely be with Brian Parsons' kid. Here is an alternate spot that will have a low bust factor, t...
- Sat Feb 07, 2004 2:19 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: DC Winter Outlaw Series
- Replies: 218
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- Sun Feb 01, 2004 6:34 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: I need pics
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12118
Spreading the word on THE NoVa BOMBERS
I'm spreading the word for you guys on other web sites (no names provided here because I can't get involved in skateboard politics if you know what I mean). By the way here is an idea/request; push the "LBK Has a Posse" jpeg up on your page & stick small version of it in a corner and link it to some...
- Wed Jan 21, 2004 4:50 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: I need pics
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12118
Anthony Flis, Thanks for posting up photos of the DC Outlaw Crew. Everybody Else, Grab a photo or two and send them to these guys. It is great to see today's youth getting interested in longboarding, slalom skateboarding, and downhill skateboarding. Aaron, Get some photos of yourself slaloming over ...
- Fri Jan 16, 2004 3:38 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Race location poll for Saturday the 17th of January
- Replies: 28
- Views: 24992
- Wed Jan 07, 2004 3:49 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Newest Outlaw
- Replies: 19
- Views: 16613
- Thu Dec 25, 2003 6:08 pm
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
- Views: 102959
- Tue Dec 23, 2003 4:04 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
- Views: 102959
Cabbage, congrats on the wedding. Seth (and Cabbage), I've got the photos Ginger took. After the holidays, I'll see if I can hook up with somebody to post some scans up. WesE, does anybody have any news on the Parsons? Brian has not posted in a bit now. Anthony Smallwood, thanks for coming out to he...
- Fri Dec 19, 2003 5:14 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Vols Needed: Sell DC Chptr Surfrider Shirts- Patagonia 12/20
- Replies: 0
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Vols Needed: Sell DC Chptr Surfrider Shirts- Patagonia 12/20
We are looking for volunteers to help man a table at the Patagonia store in Georgetown on Saturday starting about 10am. If you are interested, we would like to get a couple of hours out of you on Saturday 12/20/2003. I'll be setting up the table at 10am with our Chapter T-shirts, Surfrider brochures...
- Wed Dec 17, 2003 3:05 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
- Views: 102959
- Sun Dec 07, 2003 2:26 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Longboard Requirements
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9889
- Sat Dec 06, 2003 5:52 pm
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Longboard Requirements
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9889
Longboard 30" Axel to Axel
I acquiesce to popular demand that the Longboard Class is 30" axle to axle; however, I hope that every now and then we can see a "Hyper Longboard" race division where the specs are 42-inch long deck with a 36-inch wheelbase. I would also love to see a "Super Hyper Longboard Race" where you have to r...
- Tue Dec 02, 2003 5:02 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: The "Gathering" 2004
- Replies: 166
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Peace, Love and Pavement
Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement ...
- Mon Dec 01, 2003 2:22 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: The "Gathering" 2004
- Replies: 166
- Views: 186548
The Gathering Spot is as good as a legit place you will ever get without having to go through the permit game. I hope the parking situation doesn't ruin the location for Andy. BTW, I hear that all the other parks had an entrance fee hike except for a few including Seneca Park. That is good news to s...
- Sun Nov 30, 2003 3:17 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: DC Sessions
- Replies: 1540
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All of Us Are a Pain In the ASS
Andy, We are all on your side, including WesE. We are all also pains in the ass, including WesE. So we all will be at the next Gathering enjoying the scene. I know what it is like trying to put together an event and at times we (who put on an event) get stressed out. Just ask John Dillion, he had to...
- Sat Nov 29, 2003 4:11 pm
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: DC Sessions
- Replies: 1540
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Slalom Skateboard Slumber Party
WesE, I'm going to announce a night before the Gathering event, the first "Slalom Skateboard Slumber Party" where we can stay up all night talking about slalom skateboarding, changing wheels, putting on new trucks, cleaning our bearings, and doing Slappy's hair. Then I say we don't go to sleep at al...
- Fri Nov 21, 2003 5:31 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
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Directions to Potomac Mills Vans Skatepark: Vans Skatepark at Potomac Mills Mall 2700 Potomac Mills Cir Woodbridge, VA 22192-4625 See Map http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?countryid=250&addtohistory=&country=US&address=2700+Potomic+Mills+Cir.%2C+Ste.+202&city=&state=&zipcode=22192&historyid=&subm...
- Fri Nov 21, 2003 5:21 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
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John Dillon just called and said that there are radio commercials for the Vintage & Longboard Day that are being played on WHFS 99.1 FM. This is a surprise bonus for us at no cost to Surfrider Foundation because Vans is paying for the advertisements. Note, all the Sponsors such as Tracker, Gravity, ...
- Fri Nov 21, 2003 3:41 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: DC Surfrider Interview on WHFS 99.1 FM, Sunday 11/23 8-9am
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2362
DC Surfrider Interview on WHFS 99.1 FM, Sunday 11/23 8-9am
Wash DC Surfrider on WHFS 99.1 fm RADIOACTIVITY show Sunday Morning 11/23 from 8-9 am Our WHFS shaka bruddah Rob Timm invited Wash DC Surfrider representatives David Riordon, Chairman, and Darryl Hatheway, Program Coordinator, to join his WHFS sponsored Radioactivity public service program for a 3...
- Wed Nov 19, 2003 4:25 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
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Reminder: Banked Slalom & Flatland Slalom @ Vintage Day is this Saturday 11/22/03. FLATLAND SLALOM (10am- 4PM): Free to enter, Jam Session, Unlimited Practice, Declare your three timed runs before each attempt to post up your times, many different age divisions, loaner slalom boards available, bring...
- Sat Nov 15, 2003 7:21 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: SKATEBOARD TIMELINE for DC Area (DC,VA,MD,PA,DE,NJ,WV,etc.)
- Replies: 0
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SKATEBOARD TIMELINE for DC Area (DC,VA,MD,PA,DE,NJ,WV,etc.)
There will be a Skateboard Timeline for the Washington DC Area (DC,VA,MD,PA,DE,NJ,WV,etc.) created at the 4th Annual Vintage & Longboard Skateboard Day http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registration.asp?ContestID=117 sponsored by Surfrider Foundation's Washington DC Chapter http://surfrider.org/capitol/....
- Tue Nov 11, 2003 5:38 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
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For Vintage Day, can a couple of you come up with a slalom specific display? The Flatland Slalom Jam Race is not just a race but it is an event to get people to tryout slalom skateboarding. Maybe the display could have the following: -> Banner to hang over the display to bring in the crowd to the Fl...
- Sat Nov 08, 2003 3:54 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
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Vlad, Noah said he was going to kick your butt again in the flat slalom at vintage day like he did at last year's vintage day. Slappy, Can you send Dave Morris the Vintage/Longboard Day Flyer. Each time I send it to him he can't open the photo. Could you send in a couple of formats if that is possib...
- Wed Nov 05, 2003 5:35 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: DC Crew Road Trip: "NJ Fall Jam" Sat 11/15/03
- Replies: 15
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DC Crew Road Trip: "NJ Fall Jam" Sat 11/15/03
John Dillion is getting a road trip together for this longboard session in NJ that includes a Slalom GS race. Post up here if you are going to try to make the event. DR *****Here is a down and dirty copy and paste job from a guy named Sensei (originally posted on silverfishlongboarding.com)***** htt...
- Tue Nov 04, 2003 3:40 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
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If you are going to display vintage skateboard gear, modern longboards, or anything else that you think is interesting like a "What is Slalom" booth, here are a few things you might want to have with you. *Zip Ties (we will be providing them but it is best to bring your own) *Table (not necessary bu...
- Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:46 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
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Brian, No swag is too big or too small. T-shirts and stickers are cool donated prizes also. Slappy, Thanks in advance. BTW, my wife said she read something today in the free Washington Post Commuter Paper about the Tony Hawk Boom Boom Huck Jam. It said that the Boom Boom thing was "not a lame empty ...
- Thu Oct 30, 2003 3:45 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
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Slappy, Jeff Boswell, WesE., Timbo........, We need help in creating contest flyers to handout to shops and the Tony Hawk Boom Boom Huck Jam @ MCI Center this Sunday (Nov. 2nd) 6pm. I think we can have multiple versions of the flyer out there. So if you want to make a flyer go ahead & make one. DR B...
- Mon Oct 27, 2003 5:04 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
- Views: 102959
Anthony, Slalom decks don't work on the banked slalom course. You would do better with the 44" Dregs. The turns in the course are swooping carved out ones. The slalom boards bog down through the tranny. Park boards or new school boards (regular ollie street decks) rule the banked slalom course with ...
- Mon Oct 27, 2003 4:05 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
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EVERYBODY, LET'S GET THE HYPE GOING! Sign up for the event at http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registration.asp?ContestID=117 We have listed slalomskateboarder.com as a sponsor for helping promote the event for us by linking ncdsa to this web site. See the first couple of posts. DR CABBAGE, Sign up on n...
- Fri Oct 24, 2003 4:58 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
- Views: 102959
Anybody got a line on high jump pads for the end of the cyber slalom course? Anybody got a line on bleacher seating for the spectator area outside the fence that looks into the banked slalom course? I'll make up Flyers this weekend for all the skate shops. No limit on racers! Last year we had 47 rac...
- Thu Oct 23, 2003 4:42 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
- Views: 102959
- Wed Oct 22, 2003 5:31 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
- Views: 102959
Adam,
Thanks for adding the link. I listed SlalomSkateboarder.com as a sponsor. Cooperation between the sites will be cool.
Jeff,
Your choice of a Washington DC Chapter Surfrider T-shirt. We have two designs http://www.surfrider.org/capitol/merchandise.htm
Thanks for adding the link. I listed SlalomSkateboarder.com as a sponsor. Cooperation between the sites will be cool.
Jeff,
Your choice of a Washington DC Chapter Surfrider T-shirt. We have two designs http://www.surfrider.org/capitol/merchandise.htm
- Wed Oct 22, 2003 4:19 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
- Replies: 92
- Views: 102959
4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY Surfrider Foundation-Washington DC Capitol Chapter 1) Longboard Skateboards (new) & Vintage Skateboard Public Displays 2) Discounted Skate Session for Longboarders and/or Old School Skaters 3) Banked Slalom (Race & Rally Formats) 4) Flatland Slalom (Jam ...
- Wed Oct 01, 2003 3:59 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Surfrider Foundation DC-Capitol Chapter Anniversary Celebrat
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3513
Vote me in as the Washington DC Chapter Chairman. As Chairman, I will carry the fight for the beach environment, ocean ecological system, and our right surf. One of the ways I've helped raise funds for our chapter is hosting various skateboard events (i.e. Mid-Atlantic Death Box Bowl & Pool Series, ...
- Wed Oct 01, 2003 3:24 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Surfrider Foundation DC-Capitol Chapter Anniversary Celebrat
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3513
New Time Reminder for the Capitol Chapter Surfrider Beach Party at Rhodeside Grill Thursday October 2, 2003 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Event Location: Rhodeside Grill (on Rhodes Street) in Arlington, VA Notes: After Hurricane Isabel wrecked our last party date (and most of our lives) two weeks ago, we resch...
- Mon Sep 29, 2003 5:29 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Parsons and Noah
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10774
- Mon Sep 29, 2003 4:35 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Parsons and Noah
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10774
- Thu Sep 18, 2003 6:35 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Surfrider Foundation DC-Capitol Chapter Anniversary Celebrat
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3513
The previously announced Sept. 18th celebration for Wash DC Capitol Chapter of Surfrider Foundation has been POSTPONED due to projected damages and impacts of Hurricane Isabel on the Wash DC Metro Area. The new date will beThursday OCTOBER 2, 2003 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Rhodeside Grill, 1836 Wilson B...
- Wed Sep 17, 2003 5:08 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Emergency!! Timer Needed for New Mexico
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4365
- Tue Sep 16, 2003 4:20 pm
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Surfrider Foundation- Washington DC Chapter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6951
- Tue Sep 16, 2003 3:28 pm
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Emergency!! Timer Needed for New Mexico
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4365
- Tue Sep 16, 2003 3:00 pm
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Surfrider Foundation- Washington DC Chapter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6951
Washington DC-Capitol Chapter 10th Anniversary Celebration! Thursday, September 18 (with or without Hurricane Isabel) Beach Party! 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Rhodeside Grill, 1836 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 (tel 703.243.0145) The semi-annual chapter celebration of the Wash DC-Capitol Chapter of Surf...
- Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:40 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: DC Skateboard Club
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15329
You guys are right regarding the pool and park skaters but I don't think that we would exclude anybody from that side of skateboarding. Let's run with the DC~DC idea and see how it goes. I tried to get a club going last year but it didn't get off the ground. My support goes 100% to DC~DC. Come help ...
- Sun Sep 14, 2003 3:48 am
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: DC Skateboard Club
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15329
MASSIVE is a good idea but I think it would be re-inventing the wheel. DC~DC is ready to go and they have a good reputation to jump off with. Not to mention they have a cool logo and drawing on their t-shirts. BTW, the t-shirt drawing is of JT getting speedwobbles and slapping his hands on the groun...
- Sat Sep 13, 2003 10:00 pm
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: Adams Morgan Fest Race THIS Saturday Sept 6
- Replies: 98
- Views: 98950
Mitch, I knew you were going to get one hell of a hipper from that fall. Ugly bruise. You won't be able to sleep on that side for a couple of months. The last one I got like that was on a longboard going no faster than walking. My leg was all black and blue and swollen. The bruise alone scared the m...