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by Adam Trahan
Wed May 21, 2003 11:35 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: SL 2002 a flop?
Replies: 16
Views: 26728

I was hoping for a re-issue of the split axle design but when the sl2002 was released, it looked too much like the Phoenix, I had Phoenix trucks in the past, I liked splits better. Not many slalom enthusiasts used Phoenix trucks, everyone was after split axles. I would like to know who made that dec...
by Adam Trahan
Wed May 21, 2003 6:13 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Da' Farm 3.0
Replies: 116
Views: 110758

Ok, I am ready to buy my aeroplane ticket to "da farm 3.0" Some questions I need answered. #1. What are the dates of the races? #2. Equipment suggestions: Which wheels should I bring? Cambria's? What durometer? Board wheelbase? Some things that I want to accomplish while I am there. #1. I aspire to ...
by Adam Trahan
Wed May 21, 2003 5:59 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Time For Me To 'fess Up
Replies: 39
Views: 36976

...same here.

No, don't want to hear about the nail, seen way too many of those as a medic in the Army, nuff said.

I hope to meet you one day Wes.

adam
by Adam Trahan
Tue May 20, 2003 11:46 pm
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: Slalom! [stickers - banners - patches]
Replies: 14
Views: 15500

Thanks but Vlad is now in charge, he can make the decisions on our stickers.

Vlad, I need your address to send the $ to you. Can you check out this offer?

Thanks.
by Adam Trahan
Mon May 19, 2003 4:33 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: 2003 Portland Oregon 3-race series
Replies: 4
Views: 5109

Pat, can you let us know how things are going with your series?
by Adam Trahan
Fri May 16, 2003 11:37 pm
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: Slalom! [stickers - banners - patches]
Replies: 14
Views: 15500

Vlad?

Tag, you are it.

I will get you the information from Howard Gordon on how to make the stickers a reality. I have the graphic file and will send it to you at the e-mail address that you want.

Looks like we need 15 more partners at this point, good show komrad.
by Adam Trahan
Fri May 16, 2003 10:02 pm
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: Slalom! [stickers - banners - patches]
Replies: 14
Views: 15500

Ok Vlad, I can afford this, count me in as a partner. Since you are volunteering, send me your address and I will send off the banner and my $30 dollars. Now we need 18 more partners and it's a deal. adam p.s. send your address in a private message please, I want to send you my partnership money tod...
by Adam Trahan
Fri May 16, 2003 9:00 pm
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: Slalom! [stickers - banners - patches]
Replies: 14
Views: 15500

Pat Chewing donated the posters to http://www.slalomskateboarder.com They are some tough kind of plastic/paper I had mine laminated and it certainly is tough. Howard Gordon gave me the details of having quality stickers made. It's going to be like $600 dollars for a minimum batch. Way out of my leag...
by Adam Trahan
Fri May 16, 2003 8:45 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Sports Illustrated for Kids - June 2003 issue
Replies: 4
Views: 6575

Yes!!!

I am quite sure you are a proud father.

Howard, please tell Dylan "congratulations" from http://www.slalomskateboarder.com

Thanks for letting us know. I will look it up and show my own two boys.
by Adam Trahan
Fri May 16, 2003 4:12 pm
Forum: Helmet, Pads, Wrist guards & Sliding gloves
Topic: Aerodynamic helmet [head fairing]
Replies: 7
Views: 27172

Good observation P. The helmet in question I sold to John, a Jack Lambie designed "Aerodyne" with the tail lopped off addressed this impact scenario. It was perfect. Aerodynamic hang gliding and paragliding helmets are beggining to address the scenario you present with less radical tail design. Ther...
by Adam Trahan
Fri May 16, 2003 3:30 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Release date for Radikal Trucks?
Replies: 27
Views: 33919

Thank you, I would like to be ready for "da Farm" with a set of Radikals. -------------------- Rest assured Mark, this site is well visited, you can take a look at the counters. The lurkers are checking in every day, the statistics are amazing. <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: adam trahan...
by Adam Trahan
Fri May 16, 2003 1:19 am
Forum: Helmet, Pads, Wrist guards & Sliding gloves
Topic: Aerodynamic helmet [head fairing]
Replies: 7
Views: 27172

Aerodynamic helmet [head fairing]

http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Stuff/Protection/AerodynamicHelmet.GIF http://www.lazer.be/2001/02helmets/pgliding/js_2.GIF About 10 years ago, I traded John Gilmour a compact full faced aerodynamic helmet (different from the one below) for a quiver of Hyper wheels. I was using that helmet to run...
by Adam Trahan
Wed May 14, 2003 5:58 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: My Son
Replies: 26
Views: 26020

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Lowes syndrome web site link.

Thanks for the link to the newspaper and ultimately the Lowes syndrome web site.

Please let us know all the details of your skateboard accross America for Lowes Syndrome.

Again, my condolences Jack.
by Adam Trahan
Tue May 13, 2003 9:02 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Emotion - wheels for racing?
Replies: 3
Views: 9316

http://www.emotionsports.com/images/PG6_72%20copy.jpg Link to Emotion Wheels One of the neat things about this site is that you get to "talk" with industry insiders, usually racers, on racing. You get straight information with personal attention and usually the response is quite fast. Catagorized b...
by Adam Trahan
Tue May 13, 2003 3:35 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: SlalomCross
Replies: 5
Views: 5409

Ok Vlad, here's the deal. I decided to do a little bit of house cleaning. Like Verdone says, "the devil is in the details" and it turned out to be a little bit more than I expected. Things should be a little more organized now. Thanks for the compliment and more importantly, thanks for the participa...
by Adam Trahan
Mon May 12, 2003 4:43 pm
Forum: Machine Shop
Topic: Lathing Wheels
Replies: 10
Views: 17213

Hey Eric, thanks for accepting the job, it's not too troublesome and I think your investment in time will no doubt forward the sport. I have some Avilla's that I need to have milled down a few millimeters on the outside lip. Although I enjoy those people who have sharp words, I don't like wheels wit...
by Adam Trahan
Mon May 12, 2003 4:00 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: this post might be deleted
Replies: 8
Views: 7090

Cool.

Looks like you guys worked things out on your own, I promote this.

Thank you.
by Adam Trahan
Mon May 12, 2003 3:51 pm
Forum: Monkeywrench Machine Works
Topic: Machine Shop (Geezer-X)
Replies: 65
Views: 105344

http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Trucks/Tracker/decktruckf.JPG http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Trucks/Tracker/decktruckr.JPG I have heard of the excellent machine services for the discriminating racer by Eric Wallgren. Some of our readers here have had work done on their trucks but little has be...
by Adam Trahan
Fri May 09, 2003 4:59 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Censorship?
Replies: 8
Views: 6936

Beautifully written. I do not consider this web site as "mine" so to speak, I do however take care of it. In having an election for an editor, well, this is sort of how I get the membership to become responsible for who they want to see in charge of editorial direction. Truly, I want the community t...
by Adam Trahan
Fri May 09, 2003 4:27 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Time For Me To 'fess Up
Replies: 39
Views: 36976

I live in Arizona. Here, it can be 110 degrees and you won't sweat, really. You see, the humidity is low, sometimes below 10%, your sweat evaporates before it has time to soak into your clothing. The sun is intense in Arizona, only in the Winter do we get a break from it. Drinking water in large vol...
by Adam Trahan
Thu May 08, 2003 12:44 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: internet search for slalom skateboarding
Replies: 0
Views: 2086

I just spent a few minutes searching yahoo for slalom skateboarding topics and slalomskateboarder.com is always near the top in returns for the search. I also checked goggle for random searches on slalom... Try putting in your name if you are a registered user or an object in slalom skateboarding sa...
by Adam Trahan
Tue May 06, 2003 8:52 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Longboard shape [help?]
Replies: 2
Views: 5137

Longboard shape [help?]

I am putting together a long board for speed carve/GS and big ditch riding. I have purchased some .75" 11-ply and I have two blanks. I am struggling with making a good shape for this board. I like the shape of Olson's Van Herrster (sp?) slalom board and the Pocket Pistol Super G 36" (I own one) and ...
by Adam Trahan
Tue May 06, 2003 5:50 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: My Son
Replies: 26
Views: 26020

Nothing I can say or do will ease your pain, nothing.

I offer you my condolences.

adam
by Adam Trahan
Tue May 06, 2003 5:34 am
Forum: Seismic / 3dm
Topic: Avila's up front and Avalons in the back
Replies: 4
Views: 8995

Hey Glenn, I am not qualified to answer your question, but I used to use a flat 36" x 7.5" with loose Bennett Vectors and Road Rider 6's up front, 4's in back. With that board, I could pump up the side of the Empire State building. It was an odd sort of thing, I really don't think it would be any go...
by Adam Trahan
Sat May 03, 2003 2:12 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: I nominate!! [adam trahan]
Replies: 5
Views: 7065

Then I accept this nomination backed by two additional members.

It's weird to do this but I feel it's necessary.
by Adam Trahan
Fri May 02, 2003 11:35 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Election Announcement.
Replies: 4
Views: 5823

August of 2003 will mark the one-year anniversary of http://www.slalomskateboarder.com We have come a long way to establish a web site that promotes international participation in the sport of slalom skateboarding. This site is a volunteer project, non-commercial in nature and reflects the views of ...
by Adam Trahan
Fri May 02, 2003 11:29 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Election Announcement
Replies: 0
Views: 2904

August of 2003 will mark the one-year anniversary of http://www.slalomskateboarder.com We have come a long way to establish a web site that promotes international participation in the sport of slalom skateboarding. This site is a volunteer project, non-commercial in nature and reflects the views of ...
by Adam Trahan
Thu May 01, 2003 11:56 pm
Forum: Seismic / 3dm
Topic: Russian sponsorship - Thank you, Howard
Replies: 6
Views: 12260

HG, you are truly an ambassadour to the sport of slalom skateboarding.

I appreciate your support in growing the sport.

Thank you!
by Adam Trahan
Thu May 01, 2003 6:24 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: TrakMate 3.0 Food for Thought
Replies: 59
Views: 70448

Ahh ha Wesley, very funny. (It really was) I am by no means an expert in timing systems and or racer starts but I like the idea of this programming for the start. Making the course performance paramount and the start reflex time secondary sounds appealing. Really, you are not penalizing someone for ...
by Adam Trahan
Thu May 01, 2003 4:38 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: TrakMate 3.0 Food for Thought
Replies: 59
Views: 70448

I think the clock should start when the racer crosses the start line, the fourth beep is the indicator for the start window. Example: 4 Beeps, 1 - 2 - 3 - START! You are FREE to enter the course. You have .5 second on each side of that beep to start the clock with your crossing the start switch or b...
by Adam Trahan
Mon Apr 28, 2003 7:23 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: new to this
Replies: 10
Views: 11893

Welcome to Slalom! Alan. What you see here: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com is a electronic version of a half page magazine of the International Skateboard Slalom Association and a forum to back it up. I'm not quite sure how far it goes back, but it's definately a part of slalom skateboard racing'...
by Adam Trahan
Fri Apr 25, 2003 6:21 pm
Forum: Seismic / 3dm
Topic: new Avalon 68mm's in 75a durometer
Replies: 12
Views: 16840

Thanks for the offer Tom but I just ordered my first set of Avilla's. I will put them on that new board that I am building. I was going to try your board until that security guard told us to vacate the premisis. :grin: I'll be ready to set up the Virtual Slalom Course soon but I won't be using Avill...
by Adam Trahan
Fri Apr 25, 2003 4:22 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: How to navigate Slalomskateboarder.com
Replies: 5
Views: 6300

A few quick links...

Search Latest Posts Click the search button again without entering anything

Members with most posts

Memberlist by alphabet, first name

ISSA Home

ISSA Coordinators

ISSA Rules

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by Adam Trahan
Fri Apr 25, 2003 4:01 pm
Forum: Bahne
Topic: Brain's Bahne..
Replies: 3
Views: 8384

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Brian, here are the pictures that you asked me to post.
by Adam Trahan
Thu Apr 24, 2003 7:18 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: letter from Paris
Replies: 9
Views: 8092

Whoa, a personal letter, thank you for the time you have taken to express your belief. I am not any authority on world politics so for me to trust you or anyone on any world politic subject, I must examine your words and reflect them upon my own research. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I...
by Adam Trahan
Thu Apr 24, 2003 3:58 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: USSSF Status Report?
Replies: 3
Views: 4442

Rick, please send [private message is fine] the appropriate information on this agency and we will discuss your request.
by Adam Trahan
Thu Apr 24, 2003 3:35 pm
Forum: Seismic / 3dm
Topic: new Avalon 68mm's in 75a durometer
Replies: 12
Views: 16840

...me too. I'm up for some Avilla's and I will make an order ASAP.
by Adam Trahan
Wed Apr 23, 2003 6:39 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: war woes
Replies: 42
Views: 40669

Although I do not agree with French foreign policy on Iraq, they are an independant nation and are quite capable of making their own choices. I think many Americans forget that we would not be America if it were not for the French Navy in the time of our seperation from Brittan. France aided America...
by Adam Trahan
Tue Apr 22, 2003 10:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: war woes
Replies: 42
Views: 40669

Here is a couple of e-mails that may help some of you... I did not write the information below, I simply enjoyed reading it. ---------- Who is Smarter? By Cindy Osborne The Hollywood group is at it again. Holding antiwar rallies, screaming about the Bush Administration, running ads in major newspape...
by Adam Trahan
Tue Apr 22, 2003 8:47 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Virtual Slalom Course - Discussion
Replies: 45
Views: 61159

Please supply the directions for the 100 cone virtual course and I will put it in the rules.

I think this is a good idea to include the 100 cone course.

Thanks for your help.
by Adam Trahan
Tue Apr 22, 2003 7:20 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 422841

Yes, send it to me in e-mail with what you want it to say below.
by Adam Trahan
Tue Apr 22, 2003 7:09 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Trocadero - right slope for TS?
Replies: 56
Views: 59310

On 2003-04-20 14:36, etienne de Bary wrote: you think "it's flatuence you fill your gas tank with" is offending ? No, I do not find it offending. I find it ridiculous. Let's foster an international community of slalom skateboard racing. Let's keep the gastrointenstinal problems to the off topic pos...
by Adam Trahan
Tue Apr 22, 2003 6:45 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Bar-B-Que
Replies: 3
Views: 4518

I liked my BBQ with cole slaw in a layer on soft white bread bun and a splash of Tabasco. Put that up with some ice T plenty sugared up and I'm set, oh, hand cranked ice cream for later.

P.S. Have your cousin sign in with first and last name and he can let us know about what kinda BBQ he likes.
by Adam Trahan
Mon Apr 21, 2003 10:44 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Board Making [one man's story]
Replies: 1
Views: 3765

Today is: April 21, 2003 Some thoughts on board making... The new metal Seismics are just around the corner for up front duties, I have one of those larger TTC's for following things up, 3-DM has excellent "unlimited" wheels, the new "Avilla's", Oust has Moc "9" bearings and I am itching to make a "...
by Adam Trahan
Mon Apr 21, 2003 9:16 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 422841

I reckon y'all will have a good ole time jawin 'bout slolem skatin... Seriously. My second "home" is Northwest Tennessee. I quite enjoy most all things "Southern" except PREDJUDICE. Anyway, good to have y'all aboard, hope to see this forum getting used and not abused. What's for dinner? Can you fry ...
by Adam Trahan
Mon Apr 21, 2003 7:32 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The need for a Global contest listing.
Replies: 35
Views: 33873

There are two problems here, the important one to consider is a Gobal Contest Calendar.

The other problem is letting someone get you off topic.

Be a part of the solution, and the problem(s) will be minimized.

I am currently working on solutions to both problems.
by Adam Trahan
Mon Apr 21, 2003 4:02 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: war woes
Replies: 42
Views: 40669

Gentlemen, Hate directed posts are not tollerated. etienne, your "signature" is your signature. If you want to keep it the way it was, that is your choice. ARAB, you have been warned 2 times now, there will be no 3rd warning. If you want to be banned, that is your choice. Please go back and edit you...
by Adam Trahan
Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:39 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: USSSF Status Report?
Replies: 3
Views: 4442

Mr.Bittner,

Can you give the readers of this site a status report on the USSSF?
by Adam Trahan
Thu Apr 17, 2003 3:56 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Ridden a RoeRacing deck...post a review!
Replies: 80
Views: 122853

I am not laughing at you Vlad. I am not critical of your "style" or choice and I am simply goofing on you. It's a great thing to know people who choose to be individuals. Kirby, Eggers, Soderhall, UR13 and myself are uhh, jelous? But there is some difficulty for me in shaking an 80's image. I return...
by Adam Trahan
Thu Apr 17, 2003 2:06 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Ridden a RoeRacing deck...post a review!
Replies: 80
Views: 122853

On 2003-04-16 19:55, Terence Kirby wrote:
For once, I am speechless.
Me too, 'nuff said.

:grin: