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- Thu Apr 17, 2003 1:15 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Pumping in the tights vs. pumping in the not-tights!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15552
Qu, Contact Dan Gesmer at http://www.SeismicSkate.com and ask for the "pumping article" and he will send it to you. This is a good essay on how it is done, the best that I have seen so far typed out. Goto http://www.ncdsa.com and search there too. Lot's of good people there willing to help. :grin: B...
- Wed Apr 16, 2003 6:53 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Virtual Slalom Course - Discussion
- Replies: 45
- Views: 61191
Gentlemen, We need to have a "set of rules" in which to run this "virtual course." May I ask again what the course measurements are? I am requesting them to be submitted in the METRIC system. Post your course measurements on this thread and we will decide collectively. Once I receive measurements, t...
- Wed Apr 16, 2003 6:01 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: The need for a Global contest listing.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 33874
I think it is our responsibility to post ALL slalom skateboard contests due to our INTERNATIONAL scope. This is quite a difficult task though as we are making this site in our free time. It's all a donation. The problem: Lack of information being submitted to http://www.slalomskateboarder.com This i...
- Wed Apr 16, 2003 12:42 am
- Forum: Radikal
- Topic: Release date for Radikal Trucks?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 33921
- Tue Apr 15, 2003 9:56 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: The Luna Jam, April 12, 2003 Jackson, Mississippi.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 22522
- Tue Apr 15, 2003 12:29 am
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [FCR 2003] Slalomcross [Judi Oyama report]
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2785
[FCR 2003] Slalomcross [Judi Oyama report]
ed note: Taken from a personal e-mail. First women's pro event in 25 years, first ever slalom cross race. What a blast. After doing well during all the qualifing and then choking at the finals I finally put it together. Yeah and won $200.00 bucks to boot. My first run wasn't my fastest but it was th...
- Mon Apr 14, 2003 8:21 pm
- Forum: France
- Topic: Back on the scene again !
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6379
- Sat Apr 12, 2003 12:57 am
- Forum: Movies
- Topic: German SER team on TV, 2003
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3783
German SER team on TV, 2003
Click here to see some of our members (JL, Chris Eggers, YOYO...) on German TV.
- Fri Apr 11, 2003 8:03 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: "The Farm" race in New York
- Replies: 16
- Views: 17022
I have decided to attend the "The Farm" race and I am requesting information from any of you who can help me. I have not traveled by plane to a slalom event and am curious to have a couple of questions answered. #1. Do I simply carry on my boards or stick them in a bag or ? I don't really want to ch...
- Fri Apr 11, 2003 7:56 pm
- Forum: Racer Profiles
- Topic: Sinodalova, Elena - Russia
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9236
Vlad, I appreciate the interview with Elena Sinodalova. I feel the spirit of the old Slalom! around with these words and pictures. Pure international slalom skateboarding news. Interesting to note that she is a Physician! Very cool. I totally welcome your contributions and appreciate them very much....
- Tue Apr 08, 2003 10:00 pm
- Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
- Topic: Question on technique...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 16029
- Mon Apr 07, 2003 5:26 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [FCR 2003] Request for Open Class Results for Elsinore - Sat
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2929
[FCR 2003] Request for Open Class Results for Elsinore - Sat
It has been 7-days post FCR Elsinore event and I have yet to see a complete official result posting for the Open Class Race that took place on Saturday. I am respectfully requesting FCR to post the results anywhere of their choosing so I may direct e-mail request and internet traffic to a URL. The h...
- Mon Apr 07, 2003 3:40 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: www.slalomskateboarder.com Banners for RACE DISPLAY!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8513
- Sun Apr 06, 2003 4:21 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: www.slalomskateboarder.com Banners for RACE DISPLAY!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8513
- Sat Apr 05, 2003 12:20 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: www.slalomskateboarder.com Banners for RACE DISPLAY!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8513
Race Organizers and http://www.slalomskateboarder.com supporters: Pat Chewning was kind enough to make a few http://www.slalomskateboarder.com Banners for us. If you are a racer or race promoter, I would like to send you one for your race or race series. They look like the above logo and are differe...
- Fri Apr 04, 2003 6:40 pm
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: ISSA in the Eastern USA?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2899
Something to think about for the future in regards to organization of racing in the Eastern USA. --------------------- The FCR Series is an excellent racing opportunity that provides amature and professional slalom skateboarders the chance to compete in a elevated standard. Personally, I have now co...
- Fri Apr 04, 2003 12:10 am
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [FCR 2003] Elsinore Photographs
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2811
[FCR 2003] Elsinore Photographs
Photo's by Glenn S http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/events/2003/Elsinore/chicken1.jpg http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/events/2003/Elsinore/davidcarrasco.jpg http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/events/2003/Elsinore/duanepeters.jpg http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/events/2003/Elsinore/george.jpg htt...
- Thu Apr 03, 2003 9:27 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Cone rules
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9186
Thanks for your personal attention to George's question. This is what is cool about FCR/TLP, you guys are there for us. Whoa, that is cool to be able to say! THANK YOU. Best Regards. adam P.S. May I respectfully ask for the FCR Race Results for Elsinore for all classes? We all want to know what the ...
- Thu Apr 03, 2003 8:30 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Cone rules
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9186
George, this is the best that I can find from the ISSA parellel slalom rules: -------------------- 7. CONE DISPLACEMENTS 7.1 The time penalty for each cone displaced shall be 0,1 second. 7.2 A cone displacement is defined when the whole cone is outside the circle drawn around the base of the cone or...
- Thu Apr 03, 2003 7:11 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Cone rules
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9186
George, I will look at the ISSA rules and get back with you. I don't know if FCR has rules written down that address this so my response will not apply to your situation but may help in knowing what another racing organization did in the past to address this. Somewhere online is the ISSA rules if yo...
- Thu Apr 03, 2003 6:42 pm
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: DC 2003 SUMMER OUTLAW SLALOM SERIES
- Replies: 198
- Views: 183348
Let's say I started thinking about making it. I honestly would not be able to afford a rental car, a hotel and eats more than going to the grocery store. The plane ticket would consume my savings for the trip. I would have to start saving like right now. Is there a kind soul willing to take me under...
- Thu Apr 03, 2003 6:07 pm
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: DC 2003 SUMMER OUTLAW SLALOM SERIES
- Replies: 198
- Views: 183348
Gees, I would really like to attend at least one of your area races. I've raced once now at WLAC and FCR Elsinore. I'm over the gitters now and would really like to experience the East racing scene. JG is terribly responsible for helping me get this site on the road and he and TK have a big percenta...
Oranjeboom? Oh my goodness, this is one of my favorite imports when I can get it. My first Oranjeboom was back in 1979. I've only had a few six packs since then but it is really good beer. I also enjoy Negro Modelo (Mexican dark ale) and Guiness mixed with Bass (black and tans) and yes, I like Heine...
- Tue Apr 01, 2003 9:26 pm
- Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
- Topic: Question on technique...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 16029
Ok, I would like to present this to the group. "What is the prefered positioning of center of mass when racing through a course" Example: When I am on course, I am attempting to keep my center of mass (point slightly below my belly button) as fluid as possible down the fall line. My legs are extendi...
- Tue Apr 01, 2003 6:35 am
- Forum: Movies
- Topic: Michael Dong at FCR Elsinore Race 2003 [practice]
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2940
- Mon Mar 31, 2003 4:11 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [FCR 2003] Elsinore on Saturday
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7330
I can think of only one thing that is more amazing than being "pulled" by a faster racer... It is so cool when you go through a course faster than you think you can. Eggers, we have way more in common (I know you know) than being eliminated by Ravitch. I am going to practice for La Costa, then I wil...
- Mon Mar 31, 2003 7:09 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Comment on Ed Economy
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7451
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ed Economy for helping out with the FCR races. His place is quite respected and defined at the start line. I have had the chance now on a couple of occaisions to chit chat with Ed about this and that and he has always been quite "Frank" (Ed) with me on ...
- Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:47 am
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [FCR 2003] Elsinore on Saturday
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7330
[FCR 2003] Elsinore on Saturday
Hello all. I will do a brief personal account on FCR Elsinore as a RACER! I am however writing a story with pictures and mpeg on this event so this will be brief. I only attended Saturday's race and I don't know what they did on Sunday so here goes. I read somewhere that this hill was steep and fast...
- Mon Mar 31, 2003 4:09 am
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [FCR 2003] Lake Elsinore: Let us know the results!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8998
Hey Jani, I raced FCR Elsinore on Saturday, unable to make the Sunday race. There will be an article from me and hopefully anyone else who cares to pen one. Nice course, sort of what I would call a hybrid on Saturday. The hill was fast, surface was EXCELLENT with mucho grip. Anyway, more words to co...
- Wed Mar 26, 2003 5:22 am
- Forum: Oust
- Topic: ...straight out of the box!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28527
- Tue Mar 25, 2003 11:52 pm
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
- Topic: Making slalom trucks out of old skateboard trucks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6768
hak, you can ride your board the way it is now around some cones or cups. You don't need to change anything if you don't want to spend any money. If you want to go faster, you might want to look into getting a slalom specific skateboard. You can put one together from individual vendors, purchase equ...
- Tue Mar 25, 2003 9:37 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: What do you think will happen with skateboarding esp. slalom
- Replies: 14
- Views: 13207
Chris Eggers wrote: What do you think will happen in the next 10 years? For skateboarding in general and especially for slalom. Hey Chris, I believe that skateboarding will prevail through time because of its history. Father will pass it on to son where it isn't popular in the media. Skateboarding h...
Chris, I like you. You are a nice person and I just want you to know this. I respect you, but I disagree with your statement. Our world we live in has elements that make WAR for PEACE a necessity. I think that there is a good example on TV right now. Before that was Hitler. I am not a historian but ...
- Fri Mar 21, 2003 10:37 pm
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: DC Discussions
- Replies: 59
- Views: 52849
Whoa Slappy, you are right, I did not notice. Congratulations on this forum! I was honored when Vlad asked if I would put up a forum for you guys. He promised me that it would be used and has vladidated his word. Anyway, it would be nice to see many more "pockets" of activity such as yours and I app...
- Fri Mar 21, 2003 10:29 pm
- Forum: Oust
- Topic: ...straight out of the box!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28527
Ok, I gave them a call, nobody home but I did leave a message. I have been using GERMAN bearings since they were available and prefer them until I found OUST. I use the MOC 7's but I would like to try some of the 9's. No worries, this is a good company, they will help you figure it out. My advice to...
- Fri Mar 21, 2003 8:44 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Who was better; USA or Europe racers ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12669
Hey Glenn, I think Jack has a good answer to your question. Performance is affected by technology and learned techniques. A good way to compare performance is head to head racing. A racers performance in a previous season is just that. Head to head racing determines who is the faster of the two for ...
- Fri Mar 21, 2003 3:00 pm
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: DC Discussions
- Replies: 59
- Views: 52849
- Fri Mar 21, 2003 12:31 am
- Forum: Oust
- Topic: ...straight out of the box!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28527
Try giving OUST a call with your problem. I bet they will help you out. I live in Arizona and we have this fine dust here, so abrasive. We also have dust storms that pit windshields and strip paint. It's very dry, humidity in the winter is often below 12%. I have all OUST and I don't have any proble...
- Fri Mar 21, 2003 12:21 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: 4000 Messages March 20, 2003
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2440
- Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:37 pm
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: DC Discussions
- Replies: 59
- Views: 52849
Vlad, about ten years ago, I started writing letters by hand to JG, Jani, Deiter and others about slalom skateboarding. I did it because there were no other slalomers around. It was cool to get back a letter from Switzerland after about a month and it was tough to decifer (sp?) some of the wording, ...
- Thu Mar 20, 2003 8:57 pm
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: DC Discussions
- Replies: 59
- Views: 52849
Umm, I don't think I am putting words in his mouth. There are little things that are lost in translation. For instance: Vlad: You could meet and race two fastest slalomers of all times- Luca and Gatti. Go on, check the record books. I know Vladdy is sharp, I've talked with him on the phone and onlin...
- Thu Mar 20, 2003 6:50 pm
- Forum: D.C.
- Topic: DC Discussions
- Replies: 59
- Views: 52849
With all due respect Arab, I will back up what Chris is saying. The old Slalom! magazines document much of the European Racing History. There is a lot of good things in those little half pages. Jani has been organizing the scanning of them and they can be found at this Slalom! link. Anyway, best to ...
One day all of you will wake up and determine that your posted content at http://www.ncdsa.com is directed in an arbitrary mannor. The http://www.ncdsa.com webmaster and the moderators are "trimming" your input into the site to be "sold" as "a popular forum" for advertisement space. Your opinion som...
- Thu Mar 13, 2003 5:01 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
- Replies: 789
- Views: 1395501
- Thu Mar 13, 2003 3:48 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
- Replies: 789
- Views: 1395501
Frogger? Now you are talking my language. Back in the early 80's at our local ASU "Devil House" club where "New Wave" was epitomized to the masses of the Phoenix Metro area of the time, there was a Frogger video machine. I remember listening to many live acts while playing Frogger way back when. I'm...
- Fri Mar 07, 2003 11:56 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [FCR 2003] Bahne-Cadillac Slalomcross
- Replies: 31
- Views: 39488
- Thu Mar 06, 2003 3:27 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Bushings
- Topic: Foot Block
- Replies: 13
- Views: 20506
No offense taken from me Chris but skateboarding is just not safe, it just isn't. As far as that goes, crossing the street isn't either. We can minimize risk by making sure our equipment is safe and that the surface we ride on is too. We can make it less hazardous but the safety level is a personal ...
- Wed Mar 05, 2003 9:21 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Welcome to the "Virtual Slalom Course" Challenge
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3670
In the spirit of international competition, we have set up a standard course that you can replicate and time yourself in order to see how you rank with other slalom skateboard enthusiasts. Your name and time can be displayed in the Subject field when you "Post a New Topic" The conditions and your st...
- Wed Mar 05, 2003 2:54 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Virtual Slalom Course - Discussion
- Replies: 45
- Views: 61191
A parody on SSS and ISSA and the "Virtual Slalom Course" Perhaps the best thing to do is to take a look at the forum name and it's description and see if we can leave it like that. There was a couple of people who expressed interest in posting the times from last weekend and this has not come to fru...
- Wed Mar 05, 2003 3:51 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Do forums like this do anything to further the sport of Slal
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8928
2 things. #1. Check the memberlist. It reads like a "who's who" in the world of slalom skateboarding. #2. Check the number of your posts and the content in your posts to find the answer of your question. I hope that you find this free service a positive aspect in your slalom skateboarding experience...