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by Christopher Bara
Sun Feb 27, 2005 1:00 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WANTED: Simple dual lane timing system
Replies: 13
Views: 11298

no sh*t?.........

Hey, by the way...the guys here decided to go with a new Trakmate....that just seems the wisest choice given the exchange rates....go for Jani's....he sounds like he'll definitely sell one of his....i already told him i'm going new

have a good one Ed
by Christopher Bara
Fri Feb 25, 2005 11:52 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WANTED: Simple dual lane timing system
Replies: 13
Views: 11298

no problem folks.....i think we all just got our wires crossed........that's what happens with an internet conversation around the globe, aye?..... I'll wait to hear from you before i order a new one Jani...... Ed.......Gazump.......good word!......if the guys here get restless and go new, i'll drop...
by Christopher Bara
Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:09 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Quote of the day...
Replies: 88
Views: 115141

Then why isnt your name on the contest calendar for the Athens event yet?.....

you know if you need a place to crash that we'll always find space for ya...
by Christopher Bara
Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:07 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Red Clay Cup 2005
Replies: 170
Views: 200751

hows this sound? You know the town will be packed with people for the bike event. You want to showcase the race itself, but not necessarily bore people with the qualifying. I think you mentioned something like this before Hold the qualifiers at a different site with a similar course earlier in the d...
by Christopher Bara
Thu Feb 24, 2005 10:18 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Red Clay Cup 2005
Replies: 170
Views: 200751

that's a good question...Last i read, the qualifying would be jam session, earlier in the day, with your best time being your qualifying time.... Personally, i think that's cool since i've never started off of a ramp before and it'd be nice to get some practice in before the actual race itself (and ...
by Christopher Bara
Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:49 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] Chicago 2005
Replies: 186
Views: 236626

Last year we raced until dark.........showered up, hit a restaurant and a bar....and another bar...and another bar....then a restaurant.....and then another bar.......

I think we stayed out till 4:00...after riding since noon the previous day

what a marathon

what a blast
by Christopher Bara
Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:47 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] Slalom St. Louis 2005
Replies: 100
Views: 113573

what's the scoop on the race, folks?.......downhill?....in a park or the city?.....got pics of last years?........race on Saturday or Sunday?......and nearby hotels....Paul, that's a nice offer on your spread, but i'd hate to be responsible when something gets broke...best off to just hide it in a h...
by Christopher Bara
Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:45 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WANTED: Simple dual lane timing system
Replies: 13
Views: 11298

Hey Ed.....you're a piece of work!...........trying to tap in on my deal like that.......

hmmmmmmmm

Hi Jani.......thanks for the response......drop me a line with your price, we may be interested...depending on how much...the dollar's not too strong against the Euro right now

Wars are expensive
by Christopher Bara
Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:42 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Quote of the day...
Replies: 88
Views: 115141

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Sir Lancelot: We were in the nick of time. You were in great peril. Sir Galahad: I don't think I was. Sir Lancelot: You were, Sir Galahad. You were in terrible peril. Sir Galahad: Look, let me go back in there and face the peril. Sir Lancelot: No, it's too perilous. Marcos......we'll Eat.....we'll d...
by Christopher Bara
Thu Feb 24, 2005 3:07 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Quote of the day...
Replies: 88
Views: 115141

Tod a loser??

puh-lease....Talk about a guy who was fast the first time that he got on a board....Dont let Oles fool ya....Tod, you've got some new younguns out by you across the state line that sound completely stoked.....you'll have your own whole scene this summer. And for a quote........Oles, Mr. Sidlo and Fa...
by Christopher Bara
Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:53 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Is Trakmate the best way to go?
Replies: 30
Views: 42410

Is Trakmate the best way to go?

Any help i could get would be appreciated. I'm just looking for a dual lane timer for the gang up here to use for practices. Options for lower dollar timers seem limited.....all i can find is Trakmate for an easy to use system. But other than the unit itself, do i buy the start/stop switches from th...
by Christopher Bara
Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:51 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WANTED: Simple dual lane timing system
Replies: 13
Views: 11298

WANTED: Simple dual lane timing system

I'm lookin' if your sellin. Even if somebody could give me advice as to what i would have to ask for if i go new. I assume Trakmate makes the best priced unit....but do i buy line from them too?...start/stop switches?.....
Can anybody give me a clue?
by Christopher Bara
Tue Feb 22, 2005 3:41 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Board size & brand.
Replies: 12
Views: 14892

Hi Jack...i'd thought about the black hill...it was my first slalom board, which i passed on to my wife...and other new riders that come out to the hill pick that one up first as well. The only reason i hadnt suggested it was because i thought the 'guest' writer was looking more at GS boards.....the...
by Christopher Bara
Mon Feb 21, 2005 4:12 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Board size & brand.
Replies: 12
Views: 14892

Board for Seniors 2004

Having never ridden a Sector 9 before, i cant comment on the flexiness, but obviously others here have ridden them and know better. That being said, at 200lbs, a great board for GS (which i assume your going for with a large board) may be a Yandall Wreckreational Cruiser....you can find it here... h...
by Christopher Bara
Mon Feb 21, 2005 1:06 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Cleaning house a bit
Replies: 0
Views: 2000

Cleaning house a bit

Stuff For Sale: Cal Slaloms 110mm. Excellent condition, down to the bushings and pivots 35.00 Invader Longboard Trucks. 152MM hangers. Nice Cruisers. New. 22.00 Exkate Truck (just one) 150mm. Glow in Dark White Bushing. Good shape. 12.00 Boneless Elbow pads. Worn once. One has a replacement cap (los...
by Christopher Bara
Sat Feb 19, 2005 4:30 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Board size & brand.
Replies: 12
Views: 14892

Hey Chris...that was a lame comment and offers nothing of value to anybody reading this thread...If you have a problem with a product, there's nothing wrong with stating why, but to slam somebodies board is weak.... The deck itself is a matter of personal taste...If you have skills you can fly on a ...
by Christopher Bara
Tue Feb 15, 2005 12:37 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Fibreflex Cutaway/FF wheels/Trackers
Replies: 2
Views: 3377

yeah...i pulled the pics when it was sold......sorry...
by Christopher Bara
Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:56 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WANTED: the following...
Replies: 7
Views: 6719

yeah, but i think if you put Seismics on a Fibreflex, you may be in for a disappointment. FF's seem to work much better with a more traditional truck set up, Trackers, Indy's or Randals.
by Christopher Bara
Mon Feb 14, 2005 4:55 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: the new front split
Replies: 32
Views: 53863

Hey Wax....wont that crackle finish make me hang up a little when i hit the coping?
by Christopher Bara
Sat Feb 12, 2005 5:06 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] Chicago 2005
Replies: 186
Views: 236626

but late August........?.....i dont think theres anything going on East of the Mississippi in August outside of the Farm.........end of June......end of July
Hey Lenny...your decals are on the way...no hordeing!...they're for the kids!
by Christopher Bara
Fri Feb 11, 2005 11:40 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] Chicago 2005
Replies: 186
Views: 236626

Hey Chris...there's no reason for it NOT to be called a Regional or Midwest Championship. Who's going to debate it?.....and you may want to drop Mollica a line for a video...it looks like he's got as much combined footage as anybody....Finally, there's one person i can ask about a partial sponsor......
by Christopher Bara
Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:37 pm
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: Where can i buy a toe stop?
Replies: 3
Views: 8933

Swiss it is...i stand corrected..........none the less......a great place for hard to find accessories stateside.....nice folks too
by Christopher Bara
Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:29 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: 2005 Turner Cutaway
Replies: 17
Views: 26333

If that was a consolation prize, what was the REAL prize?.....a new Chevy?
by Christopher Bara
Wed Feb 09, 2005 9:40 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: the new front split
Replies: 32
Views: 53863

the new front split

Hey folks...i'm curious....i put down some cash for the new front that's coming out, but i was wondering if it was a split axle like the rear?......I've tried a Silverspace (from www.sk8shop.ch ) before and it was fine for GS, but not for TS as they advertised...what'd nice is that it sits pretty lo...
by Christopher Bara
Wed Feb 09, 2005 9:33 pm
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: Where can i buy a toe stop?
Replies: 3
Views: 8933

Most of us make our own Noah. Airhooks, avail on Ebay for mountainboards, are cheap (about 7.00 a pair) and you can saw off the "hook" part to make it a good toestop. It bolts right to your front truck holes. I usually cut down a solid urethane riser for a toe stop, put a few 3/8 rubber plumbing was...
by Christopher Bara
Wed Feb 09, 2005 9:27 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: PUMGO <- revolutionary Truck setup
Replies: 10
Views: 12942

In the words of Nancy Carrigan ..

why?...........why?.............why?........
by Christopher Bara
Wed Feb 09, 2005 5:28 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Red Clay Cup 2005
Replies: 170
Views: 200751

Great.....and all the "Is slalom gay?" community needs now is to get ahold of that pic! Hey, uh, Joe.....i've heard that little saying before, but i dont think the last line had anything to do with peeing in a fan....... as for that pic........y'all may be laughing in the room....but....standing in ...
by Christopher Bara
Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:07 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: 2005 Turner Cutaway
Replies: 17
Views: 26333

220 Great British Pounds........and as long as we keep fighting Georges War, and the dollar sags, then it's a tough exchange rate......i'd recommend you send an Email to Steve Church at Turner Summer Ski and get a quote directly from him in US bucks...never hurts to ask, aye?
by Christopher Bara
Wed Feb 09, 2005 1:19 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: 2005 Turner Cutaway
Replies: 17
Views: 26333

Here's the scoop on the new ones (at least the one i got, Stanziale may want to say something about his too) this board is 17mm thick, compared to my old Bobby board that's 14mm's and the new Vinnie one that's 12mm. Despite that, it's noticably lighterweight. Not sure if the weight savings is in the...
by Christopher Bara
Wed Feb 09, 2005 12:33 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: FLYAWAY HELMET LINING
Replies: 0
Views: 1886

FLYAWAY HELMET LINING

FOR SALE: Replacement pads for your old 1st or 2nd generation Flyaway helmet. Diecut to the same specs as the original, but made better. Front and rear are slightly thicker to provide better safety, but will conform to your dome and will not be tighter than the ones you're replacing it with. Foam is...
by Christopher Bara
Tue Feb 08, 2005 4:04 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Team Points
Replies: 21
Views: 19288

KCR
WE'RE PUTTING THE I IN TEAM

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FTW
by Christopher Bara
Tue Feb 08, 2005 11:43 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Red Clay Cup 2005
Replies: 170
Views: 200751

OK....i reserve the right to tease the sh*t out of Eddy when we're down there about even using the phrase "sword swallowing" on a public forum.....
by Christopher Bara
Mon Feb 07, 2005 9:06 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Red Clay Cup 2005
Replies: 170
Views: 200751

Big Crowds: Good
Stage Fright: Bad

Hey Rick....There'll be at least 3 of us coming down from Detroit. Most likely 4 or 5.
If the race is Saturday afternoon, then when would qualifying be?
And to be honest, i'm more geeked on the GS...is it the same hill i saw in videos from last year?
by Christopher Bara
Sat Feb 05, 2005 8:24 pm
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: 2005 Turner Cutaway
Replies: 17
Views: 26333

It's a decal...this was a prototype deck and 66's may have been made after it. Skating on a deck with rolled edges?....it takes a little getting used to. Your heel and toes will roll at the edges a bit, and that feels allot different than a flat or concave deck. The first few times i tried, i was sc...
by Christopher Bara
Sat Feb 05, 2005 8:20 pm
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Do you still ride your old Turner
Replies: 43
Views: 63603

I'm not sure what the new Turners are made of, but the 2005 cutaway i have pictures of in this forum is half as light as the other ones i've held. The top and bottom are of different materials, judging by their look....and for reasons beyond me, it's comfortable to ride even though i'm used to a wid...
by Christopher Bara
Sat Feb 05, 2005 4:31 pm
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: 2005 Turner Cutaway
Replies: 17
Views: 26333

2005 Turner Cutaway

Prototype model cut to the shape of a vintage '70's Sims-Turner http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/KCRChrisB/Turners/05cutawayfront.jpg Clear grip tape over the entire top with cutouts for black strips for the retro look http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/KCRChrisB/Turners/05cutawaytop.jpg G...
by Christopher Bara
Sat Feb 05, 2005 4:14 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Fibreflex Cutaway/FF wheels/Trackers
Replies: 2
Views: 3377

Fibreflex Cutaway/FF wheels/Trackers

29" FF cutaway reissue. Like New, rubber griptape, RTX/S, 62MM Fibreflex wheels with NMB bearing. Also a pair of shaved 92a Stradas in case you'd like to race it. 150.00 including shipping in the continental US http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/KCRChrisB/FF%20for%20sale/FFside.jpg http://img.ph...
by Christopher Bara
Sat Feb 05, 2005 1:56 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Do you still ride your old Turner
Replies: 43
Views: 63603

But what is that silver one on the 3rd step?
by Christopher Bara
Sat Feb 05, 2005 1:55 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Do you still ride your old Turner
Replies: 43
Views: 63603

A couple more shots of foamy's at Mr. Gales request

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by Christopher Bara
Fri Feb 04, 2005 3:53 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Do you still ride your old Turner
Replies: 43
Views: 63603

See, funny thing there...the shape is so pure, you can have more than one and still not get bored looking at it....Wes, you said something that made me wonder though...can old foamcores get "tired"?......my old fullnose is pretty flexy under my weight...not to the ground, but still bouncy...can thes...
by Christopher Bara
Thu Feb 03, 2005 4:12 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Skate bags
Replies: 36
Views: 49224

I can fit two boards on their sides in my 36" Alva bag...along with my helmet and pads, and a small toolkit along with bushings in the side pocket.......easily

But i tore the handle strap.....twice.....so if you pack it full, dont whip it around too much
by Christopher Bara
Thu Feb 03, 2005 2:56 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Do you still ride your old Turner
Replies: 43
Views: 63603

Hey Glenn. Both Green ones are Bobby boards, the white one is a Vinnie board, lower camber and slightly different shoulders. That middle one was done at a custom body shop, 1970 'cuda green with painted stripes. Peggy gave me the tape for it. I was going to put it on a shelf, but it's too much fun t...
by Christopher Bara
Wed Feb 02, 2005 5:55 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Grosse Ille Marathon
Replies: 1
Views: 3537

Grosse Ille Marathon

OK....here's a thought........a guy we ride with here lives on an island where the Detroit River meets Lake Huron....there's a 7 mile long road that runs around the island.

Would anybody be game for a race around the island?

Longboard or slalomboard?
by Christopher Bara
Wed Feb 02, 2005 5:52 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: yo fadell,are you really going to san diego
Replies: 17
Views: 18092

Have fun chef..

(not sure if any cone running you or us can do in the midwest could prepare ya for that hill....Greg said it was a rush)

good luck!
by Christopher Bara
Wed Feb 02, 2005 5:49 pm
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Do you still ride your old Turner
Replies: 43
Views: 63603

Do you still ride your old Turner

I always got a kick out of people seeing somebody riding an old Turner and saying "you're going to ride that?...it's collectible, it should be on a shelf" They've got beautiful lines, but i have to doubt if Bobby would have rather seen them on a wall than on the street...... so... Do you still ride ...
by Christopher Bara
Wed Feb 02, 2005 1:10 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Atypical Turner Boards
Replies: 23
Views: 49604

NO COMMENT REQUIRED

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by Christopher Bara
Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:24 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE: COMPRESSION DECK
Replies: 2
Views: 3519

Sorry Ben, that board sold long ago....right now all i've got up is that Randikill modified Randal slalom truck....and a Fibreflex cutaway with either Trackers or Cal Slaloms and Fibreflex wheels
by Christopher Bara
Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:27 pm
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Atypical Turner Boards
Replies: 23
Views: 49604

Hey Jim....before you race that board, you may want to put a rubber washer under those screws on top. 3/8" faucet washers work well, just put a thin flat washer on top of it so you can tighten down. That board is still fiberglass and you can crack that top sheet if you have the metal tightened down ...
by Christopher Bara
Sun Jan 30, 2005 4:58 am
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: Asphalt Playground Split-Fire 107mm
Replies: 44
Views: 70813

Hey Gary...what's the scoop on the Splitfire fronts?.......coming soon?.......do you have pics and/or a description?
by Christopher Bara
Wed Jan 26, 2005 6:49 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: The Farm 5.0 - Give the People What They Want
Replies: 43
Views: 53974

Tway, we're thinking of making the trip out this year.....depending on how pricey flights are (driving it would be about 17 hours....too long) But i can tell you that a Jam Format looks allot better for guys like us who are travelling in for the race. Especially for those that are still "middle of t...