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by Vlad Popov
Tue Apr 20, 2004 11:29 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Luna Slalom Jam 2004
Replies: 148
Views: 168421

Bigger and Better then last year! The crew worked extra hard and it showed. Entree fees are minimal; fun factor is maximim.

In terms of good vibes Luna is the place to be.

Thank you Thank you Thank you!

PS. Jack Smith's set up is the S for the hills.
by Vlad Popov
Sat Apr 17, 2004 10:31 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Luna Slalom Jam 2004
Replies: 148
Views: 168421

Some longboarder with a biblical name won the PP race. I was 0.1 sec behind. Barker was another 0.1 sec behind. [wisper]I see longboarders....there're everywhere...and they don't know they are longboarders...[/wisper] The PP race was fun, so was the afterparty. It's 3:30 PM local time. Everyone's ch...
by Vlad Popov
Fri Apr 16, 2004 11:35 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Bullet PS
Replies: 10
Views: 15175

I'm in MS, about to get this very board from Ricky for the PP race in 30 minutes or so! Sweet! _________________________________ April 17, 2004 PS. I couldn't get the board set up quick enough to race in the PP event. It was delivered after the first run (there were 3 total and I ended up riding a 1...
by Vlad Popov
Fri Apr 16, 2004 11:34 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Luna Slalom Jam 2004
Replies: 148
Views: 168421

Claude, I'm already in your room at the Cobot lodge! See you soon.
by Vlad Popov
Thu Apr 15, 2004 5:31 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Luna Slalom Jam 2004
Replies: 148
Views: 168421

I forgot! It's a nitetyme race! Buncha Bull! (chilled)

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by Vlad Popov
Thu Apr 15, 2004 5:17 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Amature Race/Practice Series
Replies: 53
Views: 51805

Slappy, we've set one SC course before, just never tried it. <center> http://images3.fotki.com/v29/photos/5/53745/298047/EastCoastSlalomCross-vi.jpg </center> The timer is conveniantly located in McLean, on the way from the heart of NoVa to P&R. If I'm out of town, a pick up can be arranged. 10% cha...
by Vlad Popov
Wed Apr 14, 2004 9:28 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Luna Slalom Jam 2004
Replies: 148
Views: 168421

Technically, it's not "pulling a Gilmour", but it's close. I just reserved my tickets and will be arrivng at 1:30 PM on Friday. Can't miss the PP race!

Anyone needs/wants a roommate (non-smoking, young professional male in the 30s, loves dogs and children)?

vlpopov@yahoo.com
by Vlad Popov
Wed Apr 14, 2004 9:09 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: Wide World of Sports, Alva vs. Hester
Replies: 19
Views: 26024

Oh, c'mon, Corky, it's just a "warm-up" before Paris. I don't think it's sloppy....










I know it!Image
by Vlad Popov
Wed Apr 14, 2004 2:46 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2004] Paris Slalom World Cup, May 29-31
Replies: 98
Views: 153547

by Vlad Popov
Wed Apr 14, 2004 2:34 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Luna Slalom Jam 2004
Replies: 148
Views: 168421

MMMiSSSiSSSiPPPi, hereveecome!!!..... "This time I'm flying in." McCree the Great. http://images5.fotki.com/v68/photos/5/53745/233590/McCreeOnTheWayToMS-vi.gif ____________________________________________ "You can go a long way with a smilie. You can go a lot farther with a smilie and a gun." Dalv h...
by Vlad Popov
Wed Apr 14, 2004 2:24 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Amature Race/Practice Series
Replies: 53
Views: 51805

Thank you for coming out!

I might be away this weekend and would like to ask Mr. Slappy to come out and play.

Slappy knows course setting well coz we have skated reel Special Slalom and reel (French) Cyber with him several times. :blinking smilie:

Some pictures will be uploaded later.

Later.
by Vlad Popov
Wed Apr 14, 2004 2:16 am
Forum: Movies
Topic: Wide World of Sports, Alva vs. Hester
Replies: 19
Views: 26024

Great video! Esp. part II. If by slalom "style' we mean slalom "technique", then we can compare and contrast different slalom “styles”. Luca, for example, has a very precise style which allows him to stay cleaner then most of his competitors most of the time, while Jani’s style is so sloppy, that he...
by Vlad Popov
Wed Apr 14, 2004 2:06 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2004] Antibes - International slalom, Sept 11-12, 2004
Replies: 99
Views: 113714

Hi!

I'm renovating my kitchen and would like to know how much money is on the line in the pro class and how much does it cost to enter all 3 events.

Hope to see you there!
by Vlad Popov
Wed Apr 14, 2004 1:40 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2004] Paris Slalom World Cup, May 29-31
Replies: 98
Views: 153547

Oh my! Is it happening again? It just happened last year...
by Vlad Popov
Fri Apr 09, 2004 1:50 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Amature Race/Practice Series
Replies: 53
Views: 51805

Does Sat Noo sound goo? 12-4?
by Vlad Popov
Fri Apr 09, 2004 1:48 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1674122

bye-bye :D
by Vlad Popov
Thu Apr 08, 2004 9:40 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Amature Race/Practice Series
Replies: 53
Views: 51805

Brian, I'll call you like right now.
by Vlad Popov
Thu Apr 08, 2004 5:18 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Amature Race/Practice Series
Replies: 53
Views: 51805

So far, our friends at www.weather.com -the most trusted weather forecast site on the Net- say it's good to go.
by Vlad Popov
Wed Apr 07, 2004 3:45 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Ground Effects - Who wants them?
Replies: 18
Views: 19775

<center>I'm sorry. I want two trucks. For two boards. And lotsa 92-94A bushings!

[CVS music theme]<i>One at a time...Pee-Vee-Dee...</i>[/CVS music theme]</center>
by Vlad Popov
Wed Apr 07, 2004 1:38 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: AM/Open or PRO
Replies: 25
Views: 27912

Again, it makes sense, Mr. Tway. I've seen a few examples of good PRO/OPEN comprimises. DC, The Farm and MS. If pros have more speed on the start, they'll ride a totally different course...on the same course. I think it's better for the World Cups and other Major Comps to have whatever they can fit ...
by Vlad Popov
Tue Apr 06, 2004 10:08 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: PlankkR The Original R1 from Paris World Cup 2003
Replies: 14
Views: 12366

30 minutes left. Somebody bid on the board please or I'll have to pay for my new kitchen cabinets myself! Image
by Vlad Popov
Tue Apr 06, 2004 9:53 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: AM/Open or PRO
Replies: 25
Views: 27912

What Tway suggested makes sense.

One qualifying course and different race courses, right? Or everyone qualifies on the Open course?
by Vlad Popov
Mon Apr 05, 2004 8:31 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: PlankkR The Original R1 from Paris World Cup 2003
Replies: 14
Views: 12366

Oh, I forgot to mention the reason for selling the board.

I'm selling it because I ordered a bunch of ROE Performance Series boards and need $$ to buy 10 of them. So I hope someone will bid $1000 on my PlankkR.

Please don't order from ROE untill they make my decks!
by Vlad Popov
Mon Apr 05, 2004 8:27 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2004] Slalom Skateboard World Cup Grueningen, July 19-20
Replies: 45
Views: 50003

British TS in Switzerland???

In the words of Mr. Powers: Yeah, baby, yeah!

I've registered a while ago. See you soon (Paris first).
by Vlad Popov
Mon Apr 05, 2004 8:12 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: PlankkR The Original R1 from Paris World Cup 2003
Replies: 14
Views: 12366

Here's the other picture of the original PlankkR1, the Paris 2003 Slalom Word Cup podium finisher. http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/events/2003/Paris/Paris2003_84_Group.jpg 16.5 inch wheelbase. 42 cm between the inner truck holes. Drilled for 17-inch base as well. 4 cm from the outer front truck ho...
by Vlad Popov
Fri Apr 02, 2004 5:13 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2004] Slalom Skateboard World Cup Grueningen, July 19-20
Replies: 45
Views: 50003

Is there going to be a nice TS again? :D
by Vlad Popov
Fri Apr 02, 2004 5:11 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Amature Race/Practice Series
Replies: 53
Views: 51805

Yes, the most trusted weather sourse on the web, www.weather.com, correctly predicts AM showers. I think it's not worth the risk and a 4-hour drive.
Til next week then.
by Vlad Popov
Thu Apr 01, 2004 10:31 pm
Forum: Oust
Topic: ...straight out of the box!
Replies: 20
Views: 28540

My girl wanted to get me something unusual for my BD. Something slalom related that I would never buy myself (too much $$ for what could be the same performance as the less expensive equipment). I'm getting Oust bearings (the most expensive ones, I don't know which model they are) and Radikal trucks...
by Vlad Popov
Thu Apr 01, 2004 10:18 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Amature Race/Practice Series
Replies: 53
Views: 51805

I'm sorry, I had to leave something there. :D
by Vlad Popov
Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:37 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: PlankkR The Original R1 from Paris World Cup 2003
Replies: 14
Views: 12366

37 bids. 5 days to go. I hope I can delete this thread as soon as this auction is over.
by Vlad Popov
Thu Apr 01, 2004 4:57 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Spring/Summer series?
Replies: 55
Views: 51703

DC Race/Practice Series is a suplement to the DC Outlaw racing series. Jam format. Easy courses. Family atmosphere. Starting this Saturday at 10AM at P&R.
by Vlad Popov
Thu Apr 01, 2004 4:52 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Amature Race/Practice Series
Replies: 53
Views: 51805

DC Amature Race/Practice Series

This is a new DC-area slalom racing series to supplement the 2004 Spring-Summer DC Outlaw series. Why? Because many young guns are itching to race more often then the current DC Outlaw schedule can offer (grown-ups have families and other things...but only grown-ups understand that:) Where? Same pla...
by Vlad Popov
Tue Mar 30, 2004 6:09 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Do you prefer using Macintosh over other operating systems?
Replies: 13
Views: 17425

So, if I have a PC notebook will I have to buy anything esle to be able to use this software, or am I ok?
by Vlad Popov
Tue Mar 30, 2004 1:02 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: PlankkR The Original R1 from Paris World Cup 2003
Replies: 14
Views: 12366

YeSSS, that's my last e-bay buy for the next big slalom race. I hope to make it to MS where PINK LEATHER WILL DOMINATE THE WORLD BRO It's called California Men's Pink Leather Thong. We just don't have it like the West Coast. Black thin leather thingies from NY city- yes, but that's just too drastic ...
by Vlad Popov
Mon Mar 29, 2004 11:51 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: PlankkR The Original R1 from Paris World Cup 2003
Replies: 14
Views: 12366

Way too cool for this board.

The Paris 03 World Cup Plankk! We're not worthy, we're not worthy...

I'm 2 seKKsy 4 my Plank 2 seKKsy 4...

22 bids. One week left.
by Vlad Popov
Mon Mar 29, 2004 11:48 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Do you prefer using Macintosh over other operating systems?
Replies: 13
Views: 17425

To get a representative sample, one can look at the site's stats.

Prefer - does not mean using. Using does not mean prefer.

Y-u-need-tah-no? Virus issues? Privacy?
by Vlad Popov
Mon Mar 29, 2004 6:52 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: BottleRocket PS
Replies: 11
Views: 16312

I rode Jeff's board two days ago. It's $weeet! Aaron's PS Crossfire was the best TS ride in the last DC race.

There's no more need for PlankkR. RoeRacing has it all. Triaxial fiberglass works. Carbon looks bad ass. Wood is good.

Thanks guys!
by Vlad Popov
Sat Mar 27, 2004 10:01 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Ground Effects - Who wants them?
Replies: 18
Views: 19775

I find useless the following: Front PVD. There are better truck choices. Angle plates. 30-degree non-interchangable plate can be used with or without a 6-degree standard wedge and that covers TS, GS and everything in between. Turn limiters. I find usefull the following: Interchangable 8-mm axles. On...
by Vlad Popov
Sat Mar 27, 2004 9:48 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: PlankkR The Original R1 from Paris World Cup 2003
Replies: 14
Views: 12366

PlankkR The Original R1 from Paris World Cup 2003

The original R-series PlankkR race board. The very board that took Second in Paris WC-2003.
by Vlad Popov
Sat Mar 27, 2004 9:44 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1674122

bye-bye :D
by Vlad Popov
Fri Mar 26, 2004 10:21 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1674122

bye-bye :D
by Vlad Popov
Wed Mar 24, 2004 11:56 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2004] Region East Atlantic: Europe
Replies: 86
Views: 118246

In my opinion, there's nothing more important in choosing an event's status as recent history and location. What counts is how many people from how many nations came in previous years, how many locals vs. visitors were present. Prime location, such as a big city, is more attractive then a country si...
by Vlad Popov
Wed Mar 24, 2004 8:41 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: RoeRacing in 2004 - The Future Starts Now!
Replies: 13
Views: 18416

TK, I've got good news for you.
by Vlad Popov
Wed Mar 24, 2004 8:40 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1674122

bye-bye :D
by Vlad Popov
Sun Mar 21, 2004 2:19 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1674122

RUSSIAN SCHOOL AT RFK ON SUNDAY PINK LEATHER RAMMING INTRODUCING 40 CONE FRENCH SIBER AND 30 CONE AT 6 FEET UNDER 6 SECONDS ON FLAT CHALLENGE PINK LEATHER RULES THE WORLD FOREVER COTTON FREE AROUND NOON AFTER MALE HOOKKKERS ARE DONE WITH US SEE YOU ON THE PODIUM.


I can't erase that! :D
by Vlad Popov
Thu Mar 18, 2004 5:17 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2004][2005] Region East Atlantic: Russia
Replies: 6
Views: 8539

Mr. Jani didn't seem to feel comfortable in his #17 ISSA spot. Let's give him a push. :D Your second choice of competition ranking seems fair. Although, in reality, it was more like <b>Main</b> and <b>Basic</b> consequently. Put me as RU for 2004.
Thanks again, Corky!
by Vlad Popov
Wed Mar 17, 2004 11:23 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2004][2005] Region East Atlantic: Russia
Replies: 6
Views: 8539

Moscow SnowPro.ru and Onboard.ru Slalom Cup. August, 2003. Everyone is <b>RU</b> except Mr. Popov who in 2003 ISSA rankings is marked as <b>US</b> Giant/Longboard Slalom 1. Vlad Popov, US 2. Alexej Abramov 3. Mihail Grigorev 4. Valery Polevoj 5. Aleksandr Kozlov 6. Anrej Muzikin 7. Anna Vershinina T...
by Vlad Popov
Wed Mar 17, 2004 11:06 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2004][2005] Region East Atlantic: Russia
Replies: 6
Views: 8539

Moscow Snowboard Federation Open Slalom Cup. September, 2003. Everyone is <b>RU</b> except Mr. Jani who's <b>SWE</b> Giant Slalom Women 1. Elena Sinodalova 2. Ekaterina Habelashvili 3. Elena Senina 4. Maria Kobec 5. Nataliya Glushkova Giant Slalom Men 1. Jani Soderhall, SWE 2. Anatly Matsukevich 3. ...
by Vlad Popov
Wed Mar 17, 2004 1:43 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: The Gathering 2004 - Please Read
Replies: 40
Views: 42146

You guys are right. Minus 1 vote for 15-16 please.
by Vlad Popov
Wed Mar 17, 2004 1:20 am
Forum: Biltin
Topic: Where's the shields?
Replies: 21
Views: 29667

After the shields are damaged/gone nothing esle fits. It takes one damaged shield to loose 2 bearings. A seal version would be nice.