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by Wesley Tucker
Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:07 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: Front Truck development pictures
Replies: 7
Views: 9766

Mike,

Am I correct in saying the Virage has no pivot bearings?
by Wesley Tucker
Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:02 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Want to be on TV?
Replies: 16
Views: 18071

Is that 50,000 American or Canadian?

The conversion rate can really skew the sample.
by Wesley Tucker
Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] Prizes At The Gorge Games, Feedback, Complaints,
Replies: 91
Views: 102928

It's always a marvelous event when the cosmos aligns and Rick's world converges with ours for a brief moment in time.
by Wesley Tucker
Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:56 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] Prizes At The Gorge Games, Feedback, Complaints,
Replies: 91
Views: 102928

Admin note: Since this no longer has anything to do with The World's at Hood River I made it a new topic. As has been the practice with SS.com for several years there is now a FORUM for the 2009 Words in the Races And Results forum. I tried to split away all the posts regarding what this topic discu...
by Wesley Tucker
Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virage Team
Replies: 27
Views: 32289

Michael Stride wrote:Oh dear. We need professionals. Badly.
I'm pretty sure that girl's a professional. Probably in a union. Definitely making more than minimum wage.
by Wesley Tucker
Thu Feb 19, 2009 2:40 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Can Slalomcross and Banked Slalom be Sanctioned by ISSA?
Replies: 18
Views: 21405

Oh. I believe we've always included "alternative" slalom in the slalom calendar. What I thought Ramon was referring to was if such a race can be SANCTIONED or a points-worthy race at an event. As of right now we only sanction going down a hill through cones. Going over ditches, around hay bales and ...
by Wesley Tucker
Thu Feb 19, 2009 1:24 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Can Slalomcross and Banked Slalom be Sanctioned by ISSA?
Replies: 18
Views: 21405

Rule 8 of the ISSA is the course technical specifications: ************************************************** 8.1 Timing System Timing Systems on the ISSA-approved list shall be used. 8.2 Starting Ramp • Start platforms shall: • Be a minimum of 0.75m tall. • Be a maximum of 2m tall • Be a maximum an...
by Wesley Tucker
Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:41 am
Forum: Ick
Topic: Ick Register - Got One? Post A Pic Or Description Here
Replies: 11
Views: 18070

Doctor,

That looks like a mini-Carrera. Where did you get that?
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:41 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virage Ordering information
Replies: 23
Views: 27218

Stridely,

My currency converter

http://www.convert-me.com/en/convert/currency

tells me that 87 pounds is $123.93.

Does that sound about right to you?
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:48 pm
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: Rad Trucks for your AXE Quiver
Replies: 6
Views: 10181

Sure, Steve. Anything for a bud.

I got plenty of Blacks I can let you have. Just Paypal $25 per bushing, (minimum order of 10).

Hell, I'll even pay the shipping.

(I'm a helluva guy. Ask anybody.)
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: Rad Trucks for your AXE Quiver
Replies: 6
Views: 10181

Maria, (or maybe Keith?), Are the "seats" on the Radikals now different so a more standard barrel bushing will seat properly? My Rads had that groove so the original round-bottom Rad bushings would seat. I've been hesitant to consider another bushing because I don't know how it will seat (fitting a ...
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:44 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Worst Session Ever.
Replies: 12
Views: 11178

Ramon,

You're still in Canada? I thought you were joining the Army?

Oh, wait. Now I see the connection . . . :-)
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:55 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Worst Session Ever.
Replies: 12
Views: 11178

Well, removing those axles is not easy. When you grab a wrench and look at it you'l . . . wonder what the hell do I do next? With my Splitfires I found the following works best: 1. Get TWO hex nuts with the same threading as the axle. 2. Get a lock washer. 3. put a nut on, washer then another nut. 4...
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:49 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Worst Session Ever.
Replies: 12
Views: 11178

Zack,

Have you removed the bent axle yet?
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Worst Session Ever.
Replies: 12
Views: 11178

There's a reason the 2nd Amendment is in our Constitution guaranteeing the freedom to bear arms.

I don't know who was in the Mazda but he should light a candle and say a prayer Keith Hollien or a couple of other skaters I know (not me, of course) weren't at the session.

Sorry, Zack.
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:39 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Where's The Next Race Going To Happen?
Replies: 20
Views: 19135

Robert, Who invited Dave Hamm to have a race in '99? Who invited FCR to crank up again? No one invited Tway to start the Farm. The list goes on. It's a matter of just doing it. All the resources necessary to know what it takes is available here. That's a lot more than anyone had at the turn of the c...
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:15 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Where's The Next Race Going To Happen?
Replies: 20
Views: 19135

Where's The Next Race Going To Happen?

(I moved this here so as to not clog up the World's thread even more.) That's why there was exactly ONE request for a World Championships in the U.S. this year, by the guys in the Cascades. Total organizer burnout. Gary raised this point in the World's thread about what's happening now and intimatin...
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:50 am
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA members 2010 - Complete listing
Replies: 46
Views: 63061

ISSA members 2010 - Complete listing

All the ISSA members have this list as I sent it out last fall as an excel spreadsheet with all the members's names and e-mail. I'll repost here the names:

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by Wesley Tucker
Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:57 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] Prizes At The Gorge Games, Feedback, Complaints,
Replies: 91
Views: 102928

OK. Another timeline: Step 1: Jani started the ISSA again Step 2: Corky started the world ranking and race sanctioning system Step 3: Corky was awarding races statuses on his own volition Step 4: Racers wanted more control over sanction Step 5: ISSA elected its first Board in 2006 Step 6: First acti...
by Wesley Tucker
Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] Prizes At The Gorge Games, Feedback, Complaints,
Replies: 91
Views: 102928

Joe, We asked Pat. He referred it to Gareth. So the next step is to find out Gareth's intentions in response to Greg's concerns. Specifically, Greg wants to know if his registration fee is already paid. Since Gary is on Gareth's team I am assuming Fluitt has some way of discussing this with the race...
by Wesley Tucker
Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: what's your GS favorite wheels?
Replies: 11
Views: 14597

Pierre Hazera wrote:thanks you
for all your answers

No one tried Bennett ?
Pierre,

I got one set of Bennetts, an 84/82 combo. I have not tried them for GS. They are an excellent hybrid wheel, though.
by Wesley Tucker
Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:33 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] Prizes At The Gorge Games, Feedback, Complaints,
Replies: 91
Views: 102928

Let me sum this up: An undetermined number of pro skaters did not get prize money last year at Hood. Greg Fadell is the only one known so far. Hood was held last year in July. In November Pat Chewning put forth an application for Hood to host the 2009 Worlds. Marcus Rietema made mention in December ...
by Wesley Tucker
Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:08 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: what's your GS favorite wheels?
Replies: 11
Views: 14597

For the past three years I've run hard Avilas with no issues. Of course part of that is my pump is so weak that I'm not really stressing any traction concerns. I ran those in Colorado, Pump Station, Hobby Park, Center Street Statesville, Bluegill and Shady Lane. I guess, though, I should strive to g...
by Wesley Tucker
Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:43 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] Prizes At The Gorge Games, Feedback, Complaints,
Replies: 91
Views: 102928

Donald asked the topic be moved to the ISSA MEMBERS ONLY forum. It's a forum on this website a user cannot see unless a member. I moved it forthwith per his request.
by Wesley Tucker
Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:59 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] Prizes At The Gorge Games, Feedback, Complaints,
Replies: 91
Views: 102928

Let me just say this. I've been on the ISSA Board Of Directors since its inception in 2006. No one (except maybe Jani) pays attention to this forum more than me. As a Board Administrator I make it a point to read just about every highlighted topic. So, to put it succinctly I pay attention to this fo...
by Wesley Tucker
Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:59 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Welcome Peter Metzger to CHIxILL
Replies: 28
Views: 27069

It's a piece of wood, right?

I'm just askin' . . .
by Wesley Tucker
Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:00 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Octane decks....Something to match the trucks...
Replies: 32
Views: 44576

Mike,

I gotta ask: did you ever ride Turner's Eurofighter? And if so does this board perform similarly?

I swear that looks so much like the board Bara and Drayton were riding.

(I'm not implying that's a bad thing. The EF was a great board that went away all too soon.)
by Wesley Tucker
Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:25 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Did Kalahani Copy Radikal Or Are Both Copies?
Replies: 31
Views: 48457

Steve Collins wrote:Thanks Ulf. Sure wish I could read Swedish!
Swedish is easy:

http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Fun/S ... hicken.mpg
by Wesley Tucker
Tue Feb 10, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Did Kalahani Copy Radikal Or Are Both Copies?
Replies: 31
Views: 48457

All I can say for certain is you can tell that whatever that truck is it wasn't skated much if at all. Those stamped-metal trucks would last about a month before every pivot, joint and weld started to melt away. I must have skated through three sets of the old Bahne Trucks. They always just withered...
by Wesley Tucker
Sat Feb 07, 2009 4:05 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Magnetic Scoreboard
Replies: 3
Views: 8039

Yeah. "Jay Kay" (whoever that is) just knocked Simon off the top. Good idea Mike. Now, here's a question: was this updated through the race as a means of keeping skaters away from the timing table? Did you have a couple of dedicated volunteers writing and posting after each run? I'm just wondering i...
by Wesley Tucker
Sat Feb 07, 2009 3:40 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: New trucks for 2009
Replies: 41
Views: 49372

Its looking very likely that the rear truck will be ready for sale/orders early next week, and the front truck with new angled baseplate a couple of weeks later. Sooooooo . . . . "Sale" means you have determined a PRICE? C'mon, Mike, y'know it's the one thing that's got everyone hangin' on yer ever...
by Wesley Tucker
Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: New trucks for 2009
Replies: 41
Views: 49372

Allen hex axles would help some folks from smashing outer seals...... (not that I've ever done that... cough cough :-) Tod, With the truck's design, couldn't this be done by just going to a Fastenal store and getting what you want? An 8mm Hex Head bolt is not out of the ordinary and probably less t...
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:53 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
Replies: 152
Views: 199249

Silvio,

You are correct.

BUT

If this logo is voted on and selected then rest assured the ISSA will have Greg's permission before using it in any context.

Don't worry about any possibility of him refusing. I'll just get him drunk before I ask.
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Feb 02, 2009 3:13 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
Replies: 152
Views: 199249

Rick Floyd wrote:We WILL have a nice new logo eventually!

:-)

-RF
Rick,

Just so there's no confusion, you do realize this is a process and a decision the ISSA membership will make?
by Wesley Tucker
Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:07 am
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: 2009 Board Of Directors Election Results
Replies: 21
Views: 33315

Chris Barker wrote:Who are the North American Contest Coordinators for 2009? Maybe I missed that info posted somewhere, but I wasn't able to easily find it...
Fluitt.
by Wesley Tucker
Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:50 am
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
Replies: 152
Views: 199249

This is amazing to me! Maybe we need to vote on this to lay it to rest once and for all. Should it be 1. International Skateboard Slalom Association 2. International Slalom Skateboard Association 3. International Slalom Skateboarding Association Are there any others? Westley, can you set up a ballo...
by Wesley Tucker
Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:53 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
Replies: 152
Views: 199249

OK. If it was changed then that's cool. What I remembered was Jani discussing it several years ago and how the original intent was to emphasize we are skateboarders who slalom, not slalomers who skateboard. If it got changed in 2008 then that's good. I guess someone needs to update the links on this...
by Wesley Tucker
Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:33 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
Replies: 152
Views: 199249

Rick Floyd wrote:Just playing with Antonio's idea - his typeface, Pirnack in silhoutte from a Fadell photo...

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-RF
Rick,

You got it backwards. It's SKATEBOARD SLALOM, no SLALOM SKATEBOARD.
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
Replies: 152
Views: 199249

The way it works is this: ANY initiative starts with a member (including board members) bringing a motion to a Board member. In theory it could die right there if no board member takes up the motion. (One of the reasons to get elected to the Board is to have instant access for proposing whatever not...
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
Replies: 152
Views: 199249

Well, any vote to change the logo would be in the voting forum and only ISSA members have access.

If and when the Board approves having a vote there will be plenty of notice and publicity to the members of a need to participate in the process.
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:21 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
Replies: 152
Views: 199249

Joe,

Trust me: there's nothing to stop you.

If you can just figure out how to get the PayPal account to deposit into your bank, you'd be all set.

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by Wesley Tucker
Sat Jan 24, 2009 3:53 am
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
Replies: 152
Views: 199249

Antonio,

I found it. ITC Serpentine.

Knew I had used it before.
by Wesley Tucker
Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
Replies: 152
Views: 199249

Antonio,

What type face is that? I've used it before but can't find it in my folio and can't remember the name.
by Wesley Tucker
Fri Jan 23, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
Replies: 152
Views: 199249

You know, Pierre, I used to sling ink for a living. Might again someday.

I wonder how many "black liquor," "headbox" and "yankee cylinder" jokes I can stuff in here?
by Wesley Tucker
Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:35 am
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
Replies: 152
Views: 199249

My idea is something a little more direct, a little '60s retro and colorful. Something about this makes me think of Jan & Dean, Val Surf and the temperature outside is 95 degrees: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/images/ISSALogo-4.jpg Then, the abbreviated version: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com...
by Wesley Tucker
Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
Replies: 152
Views: 199249

Yes.

A skateboarding silhouette.

No one's done that before.

While we're at it, why not change the name to IGSA "Lite"?
by Wesley Tucker
Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:48 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: ISSA-assigned "Technical Delegate" at races?
Replies: 7
Views: 9473

Assigning "techical delegates" to races is great if the delegate is already there. Hell, I'll be the TD at any race I attend. I know the rules as well as anyone (me and Pat are probably in the small minority who have actually READ the rules.) Advocating, though, the expense of flying in TDs to a rac...
by Wesley Tucker
Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:34 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: 2009 ISSA Slalom Skateboarding Rules Booklet
Replies: 0
Views: 3651

2009 ISSA Slalom Skateboarding Rules Booklet

The revised ISSA 2009 ISSA Slalom Skateboarding Rules is now available as a 2-page booklet: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Media/2009ISSARules.pdf It prints as two 8.5 x 11 2-sided pages. Print, fold and collate. Almost every conceivable situation during a race (protests, re-runs, cones, course d...
by Wesley Tucker
Sun Jan 11, 2009 4:07 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: JUNIORS - future of slalom
Replies: 17
Views: 20225

Just remember: This is the ISSA RULES DISCUSSION [/b] forum. Y'all are discussing making a rule DICTATING to race organizers what they will charge for a registration fee. In other words, either the organizer will charge a certain amount or not get sanctioned. That is NOT the way to grow this sport.
by Wesley Tucker
Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:36 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: JUNIORS - future of slalom
Replies: 17
Views: 20225

Re: JUNIORS - future of slalom

a race could be overwhelmed with 14 years old who've never seen a slalom board but "want to try it." But wouldn't every race organizer be pleasantly surprised to be overwhelmed with 14-year old entries? I agree with Wesley that it should probably not be forced to be free, and probably not mandatory...

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