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Adam Trahan

Anyone interested in a few canned courses? Hey John, Great to finally meet you after so many years and what a fitting place, Avila and Morro... Gareth posted a Excel format "canned" course, I know you are an Apple fan, if it is possible, Excel, if not, simple data entry is cool too. I have begun bu...

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Swiss "Airflo" Team at Avila Beach FCR World Series GS

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Some Ick Sticks at the Ick vendor tent...

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Michael Dong at Avila Beach "Open" GS

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http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Boards/RoeRacing/GilmoreRoe.JPG On the sidelines at Avila watching the "Open" bracket races with his RoeRacing "Unlimited" http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Boards/RoeRacing/Gilmore.JPG Ready to race. http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Boards/RoeRacing/RoeGilmore.JP...

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It is an honor and a pleasure Jack. You were very nice, genuinely (sp?) so to Amanda and I. I really appreciate your hospitality. It's nice when people stand up for what they believe in and everything works out isn't it? I did receive the PDF files from Jani. Perhaps in the future, we could get the ...

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HELP!!! I would like to make a vinyl banner (or maybe even stickers) to hang at slalom skateboarding races. I'm going to foot the bill for this myself (the vinyl and or stickers) but do not have the resources to pay for a graphic artist. Is there any of you who would like to design a logo/banner for...

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2002 Profile of Jani Soderhall When I was still skating after the age of 30 I thought I was getting too old for it. Actually I stopped competing around 1989 and made a kind of comeback in 1991 thinking that it would be only for travelling, meeting friends, having fun, but all of a sudden I was in t...

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Adam: Barret, why are you affectionately known as "Chicken?" Barret: Well it's no secret I have a large beak. A long time ago I used to have a red Mohawk. You should be able to figure out the rest of the story. For some reason it just stuck. Adam: How long have you been skateboarding slalom? Barret:...

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2 very fast Roe Racing Boards with Peter Verdon's GERT design.

[photo by Glenn S]

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Three nice Roe Racing Boards.

Two "evil" Roe Racing Boards. *grin*

[photographs by Glenn S]

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http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/events/2002/World02/FCRDON.JPG http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/events/2002/World02/FCRBANNER.JPG Here are the results in Acrobat PDF format... Open Giant Slalom Open Tight Slalom Pro Giant Slalom Pro Tight Slalom http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/events/2002/Worl...

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Mr.Stepanek, I watched your race/runs myself and you looked fast. I did have a stopwatch and was using it from the bottom of the course, watching the gate swing and racer cross the beam for start and end points. My personal timing system was off less than .5 seconds. With this, I was able to "weed o...

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...I would rather Barret answer your question but I will tell you this. I just got back from Avila/Morro Bay contest and there were many Pocket Pistols being raced. Almost all were the 36" Super G and each one was custom. So many designs and each one unique! Answer #1 I think they are $175 USD Answe...

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I noticed many racers at Avila/Morro using a milled version of the Avalon wheel. If I am not mistaken, I think I even saw a set milled in the inside (JG) Can anyone (HG) provide insight into the reason(s) to alter the profile of this great wheel? Thanks in advance. P.S. I saw many more white and gre...

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"More TS photos assembled in one place than anywhere on earth! There's nothing like a twisted up European Slalom racer, except a twisted up chick European Slalom racer."

Henry Hester on SlalomSkateboarder.com

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Yes! Count me in too! Colors? Clear Black White Silver Let me know... On 2002-10-08 11:05, Leonardo Ojeda wrote: Wes, thanx for the suggestion i passed the designing stage, now i amin the production cost stage. OÑO pads are almost a reality this are the angles so far: 1°,2°,3°,5°,10°,15° any colors ...

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http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Trucks/Seismic/NewSeismicSmall.JPG http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Trucks/Seismic/NewSeismicLG.JPG Michael Stride's front truck on his Turner Race Board. [photo by Glenn S] These trucks are not available for purchase until the release date is specified by Daniel ...

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Thank you again and again Jani. I have a stack of Slalom! that I read from time to time and really enjoy them. Your list of names here is excellent and your report is what seems to reflect a cycle once again. Perhaps Slalom Skateboarding in Europe will find a resurgence on it's own accord. What is t...

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Here are my small pivot Fulltracks. I like them, they rock! A guy named, "Shaggy" shined them up really nice for me, only cost me a race case!

If you find a set of small pivot Trackers, hang on to them...

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This is not good, not good. For some reason, I feel sad. It's like Turner has some sort of "finger on the pulse of slalom" and this action does not feel like a good prognosis. Of course this is my own opinion, my own feelings founded on the "whole timeline" since the late seventies. In the scheme of...

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For those of you who aren't in the know, here is a good tip from a long time Turner Summer Ski owner. Use Stainless Steel Hex Head bolts with a "Sealing Washer" under the Hex Head (rubber side toward the board) and then a Stainless Steel Washer on top of the baseplate and a Nylock Nut over that. The...

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Wow, what a cool idea! Keep us posted on the progress of your slalom school (longboard too!) I would be interested in understanding/reading the curriculum. Thanks again for visiting slalomskateboarder.com On 2002-09-27 15:27, Leonardo Ojeda wrote: we are in the progress of making a slalom (and longb...

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http://www.rolatape.com/user/photos/img_productMM12.jpg course measuring devices I have investigated many devices for measuring (steel tape, etc) and this is what I think will work best given the inexpensive price. Take a look at the web site... There are others in the product line that may fit you...

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Hey John! Since 1994 I've run 110mm Seismics for my slalom board, thanks be to you, read on. Uhh, this may be strange, but it may also be the reason why I run my front Seismic flat since you tipped me to Dan Gessmer in 94 when I got my first set of 110mm's. Slalom! magazine was in full swing, the Eu...

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I have just purchased one and I dig it. I like the idea of having a full faced helmet and this one is very light and has excellent peripheral vision. I have a couple of paragliding/hanggliding full face helmets that are really light with good vision qualities and are highly aerodynamic. I also have ...

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I have recently purchased a "measuring wheel" device. It is a rubber wheel with a distance indicator on a extendable handle. With the measuring wheel, a chalk line, a piece of chalk and a large protractor, I should be able to set my own courses and canned courses AND record them for further use. In ...

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No worries Mr.Tway, I dig the e-infomercial the way it is. I recently bought a wheel measuring device. One of those rubber wheel things that you can measure distances out quickly on the road and mark cone placement. I've got my quiver built, all disciplines covered, cones, course equipment except a ...

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Hey Chris, I have been "blackballed" from the ncdsa. I can no longer visit due to an IP ban. Every time I make a post, it is struck from the forum and the IP (computer address) is added to a list and I am prevented access from the growing list of terminals that I try to post from. If I type in http:...

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Mr.Peer, you are quite a racer indeed and have an impressive history of organizing races. Thank you for helping with the WLAC Races & Results forum. Los Angeles is close to my area and I would like to know if there is a schedule of races (slalom skateboarding) that will be held at WLAC (West Los Ang...

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How cool Mr.Tway, how cool...

I really enjoyed it, BAM!

Thanks for letting us know.

On 2002-09-25 15:04, William Tway wrote:
<A HREF="http://www.users.cloud9.net/~wbtway/tm. ... ">Trakmate E-Fomercial</A>

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Chris, I will be attending. I would like to offer you this. I have signed up to qualify. I do not think, this being my first race, that I will make the cut against a field of strong contenders. If there is a problem with you or your friends participation, I will offer you my slot, I would be happy t...

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May I respectfully ask that someone send a "private message" to me telling WesE's full name? I have twice asked for his full name for the register and he will not respond. -------------------- Thank you very much Mr.E for the information on G.R.A.S.S. vs G.R.S. I am not sure what was fully decided i...

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I use PT's and they work well. As has been written, they spin up better as the hours build on them. I use PT bearings here in Arizona and we have the most dusty climate you can imagine...

True work horse bearing with the best value.

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Hi Michael, Thanks for registering and posting a note. Yes, I have seen your instructions and even contemplated building your timing system. I run cones by myself most of the time and I want something inexpensive. But inexpensive usually comes with a cost. In your case the cost is time in building. ...

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Peter, I would like to thank you for your response to my question. Everyday people make choices in their lives. Unlike your truck, you have the free will to make a choice in regards to direction. It is my contention that their is no controversy in the use of 666, it is simply a choice you have made ...

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Hi Bob, I have no problem with you having a laugh on me and I have no problem with that number either. On the other hand, there is a certain stigma attached to "666" that is an age old representation of evil. When a person uses it in regards to a personal interest, I am definately going to ask a sim...

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Thank you Ricky. You can go in and "edit" your post. Take a look at the bottom and you will see an "edit" icon. You can edit as many times as you want and if you don't want to see multiple "message edited by Ricky Byrd" stamps you can delete those stamps at the bottom of the message. There is going ...

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Hugh, Can you give us a brief overview of what the G.R.A.S.S. movement is about? In the scheme of things slalom skateboarding, what G.R.A.S.S. means to me is the most powerfull organization that can even default to a single rider or a group of one. It's about slalom skateboarding together with a gro...

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http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Trucks/PVD/GroundEffect.JPG [Image (Thank you) courtesy of Peter Verdone bulk e-mail ordering information.] I am interested in understanding more about the Ground Effect Truck and I am sure that there are others who are interested too. Here is the web site for Pete...

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With all due respect Gary, I hope slalom never leaves the street. It is a street sport and I enjoy finding a good street to ride downhill or set up a course much in the same way as I once enjoyed finding a perfect back yard empty pool... Back in the 90's, I remember reading a article, I think it was...

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In all of my years as a skateboarder, I thought that it took my "conditioning" a race bearing to get them like I want them to spin. I've a set of Sims Racing Bearings that I have been taking care of since day one. They get the full surgical instrument sonic cleaning, then conditioning with dental dr...

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Leo, try directing your questions to Debs, she is integral to Gordon and Smith and she moderates this board. She checks in and will answer your specific questions about G&S boards. I think it is better to ask the questions publicly, we will all benefit from them but you can also make a "private mess...

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I am an old pool skater as well as a slalom skateboard enthusiast (since 1978). I've had the odd pair of Vans but my shoe of choice has always been the black Coverse "Chuck Taylor" Hi-Top. It's an easy choice for me for many reasons. As I get older (I am 41) I am more prone to injury and my Converse...

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Can anyone post information on what constitutes a Hybrid course or any reflections on it? In my experience, it is a combination of loose gates, tight sections (stinger) and or with a meandering line. Although I enjoy a Hybrid course (I enjoy all aspects of slalom), I have found that it is a easy cou...

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http://www.onlinesports.com/images/oly-pg080p-3.gif Everyone needs cones. I recommend purchasing the Turner / 3dm cones Turner Cone. http://www.SlalomSkateboarder.com/Stuff/Cones/3dm/3dm-sport_cones.gif If you can't, do a search of the internet... Take a strong pair of scissors and trim the base to...

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It is a product of the lens of the camera. Take a look at the lines (my bed spread), the boards have similar wheelbase and lengths. It's a weird thing but the boards are similar, not chopped. Yes, I re-gripped mine too for the same basic reason. I guess in a pinch you could take clear grip and cover...

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Cool.

Thanks for the link, this will help people with their decisions on good equipment.

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