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by Jon Warburton
Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:01 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Skaters on television . . . no pads, no helmets
Replies: 24
Views: 21484

lids

i agree that helmets should be worn without exception while skateboarding. pads, however are a different matter. even the best fitting pads restrict movement which can lead to accidents. i speak from experience. i use pads for skating vert and slalom. i do not use them for street/park (maybe sometim...
by Jon Warburton
Tue May 25, 2004 5:19 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: UKSSA withdraw support
Replies: 28
Views: 33644

bad move hans, you claim to have put me in a corner. too bad, next time we meet i will have to go right through you.
by Jon Warburton
Tue May 25, 2004 5:08 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA + UKSSA = ?
Replies: 31
Views: 40004

hear hear

adam that post is the kind of thing id expect from me, we expect more from someone of your "standing".
by Jon Warburton
Tue May 25, 2004 1:29 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: UKSSA withdraw support
Replies: 28
Views: 33644

just because all mackerel are fish does not mean all fish are mackerel. i hope you understand the analogy. i didnt say those things, dont twist my words. how about you reread my post and edit yours. why should we have to convince anyone to come here, no-one convinces us to travel we just get on with...
by Jon Warburton
Tue May 25, 2004 12:12 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: UKSSA withdraw support
Replies: 28
Views: 33644

nobody has to call me up and bug me to go to their races. it has never happened. not once. except one race in australia that was invitational. instead i have used my own INITIATIVE and just rocked up to the show. i dont make them all but i do what i can. nobody should have to harass you all to come ...
by Jon Warburton
Tue May 25, 2004 12:01 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: slalom youth coaching program
Replies: 4
Views: 5199

slalom youth coaching program

i'm putting together a slalom coaching program for a youth project in cornwall UK. if anyone has experience of similiar i could do with some advice. i need to project achievable goals and build them into lesson plans. also we plan to run a localised "cyber salom" between villages in the county. any ...
by Jon Warburton
Mon May 24, 2004 1:40 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: UKSSA withdraw support
Replies: 28
Views: 33644

im sorry corky but .............driving .................on the wrong side of the road?????????????????????? is that the BEST reason you can give for people not coming here? if you had said "stuff the UK that Tony Blair is a fekin war criminal" you might have garnered some support, but as it is you ...
by Jon Warburton
Mon May 24, 2004 10:17 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: UKSSA withdraw support
Replies: 28
Views: 33644

hans,
i'll repeat, mainland vs offshore.
your map clearly shows this.
thanks for your help.
by Jon Warburton
Mon May 24, 2004 12:36 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: UKSSA withdraw support
Replies: 28
Views: 33644

i think you will find he DOES speak for the UKSSA though.
by Jon Warburton
Sun May 23, 2004 11:00 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: UKSSA withdraw support
Replies: 28
Views: 33644

eurocentric

hi i think chris is using the term "eurocentric" in the context of mainland europe as opposed to the offshore islands. in fact i'm certain of it. you can rule the rest of the world out of your considerations. ("eurocentric" is a term the british press often use to describe EC policies not favourable...
by Jon Warburton
Fri May 21, 2004 11:47 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: UKSSA withdraw from world ranking system
Replies: 3
Views: 5967

OK ITS CLEAR 2 top events in france 0 in the UK this is no dig at pierre(samray) he does sterling work promoting the sport and is a great racer and ambassador. however, the hill at brands hatch has no peers in France. i ride skateboards for me, not for a crowd or a camera. Brands is obviously the be...
by Jon Warburton
Thu Feb 05, 2004 4:49 pm
Forum: England
Topic: LONGLEAT 2004
Replies: 3
Views: 6892

longleat

I would like to make it known that myself and event manager Caleb Clark are no longer involved in this event. I was ripped off for many weeks work and caleb quite simply hasnt got the time to deal with idiots. We do not feel that the promoter is capable of running an event to Longleats high standard...
by Jon Warburton
Thu Feb 05, 2004 4:09 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Contest Schedule 2004
Replies: 54
Views: 84961

LONGLEAT

I would like to make it known that myself and event manager Caleb Clark are no longer involved in this event. I was ripped off for many weeks work and caleb quite simply hasnt got the time to deal with idiots. We do not feel that the promoter is capable of running an event to Longleats high standard...
by Jon Warburton
Wed Jan 21, 2004 3:39 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Contest Schedule 2004
Replies: 54
Views: 84961

LONGLEAT 2004

WANTED STAND UP, STREET LUGE AND SLALOM SKATEBOARD ATHLETES OF ALL NATIONS Following several years of negotiations, Empire Sports Promotions ltd are delighted to announce that we have now secured a one mile racecourse within the private estate of Longleat House, Wiltshire, England on Friday 3rd – Sa...
by Jon Warburton
Wed Jan 21, 2004 3:30 pm
Forum: England
Topic: LONGLEAT 2004
Replies: 3
Views: 6892

LONGLEAT 2004

WANTED STAND UP, STREET LUGE AND SLALOM SKATEBOARD ATHLETES OF ALL NATIONS Following several years of negotiations, Empire Sports Promotions ltd are delighted to announce that we have now secured a one mile racecourse within the private estate of Longleat House, Wiltshire, England on Friday 3rd – Sa...
by Jon Warburton
Sun Dec 07, 2003 3:16 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: 2004 European Schedule?
Replies: 15
Views: 17032

4-5 sept 2004

4 - 5 sept 2004
any events planned for this weekend?
or shall i make the booking?
by Jon Warburton
Thu Oct 09, 2003 4:09 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003] European Championships - Results & first impressi
Replies: 37
Views: 57502

i only buy it for steve bell
http://www.guardian.co.uk/cartoons/stev ... 50,00.html
its all the news i need!
by Jon Warburton
Wed Oct 08, 2003 8:51 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2003] 2003 FCR World Championships - Results
Replies: 48
Views: 76570

hi all just an off the wall suggestion my missus came up with while spectating at antibes, - how about a time BONUS for a clean run instead of a max cone count which leads to a dq. doesnt have to be much, say the same as a single cone penalty? kinda like hitting the bullseye. clean runs dont happen ...
by Jon Warburton
Tue Oct 07, 2003 9:36 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Forum software update Oct 12, 2003 phpBB 1.4.4 -> 2.0.6
Replies: 86
Views: 122383

good work fella
by Jon Warburton
Tue Oct 07, 2003 11:36 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: What happened to those posts/ where'd they go....
Replies: 11
Views: 11099

HI ALL mike wrote"Perhaps its my British sensibilities but generally in the UK a publisher takes NO regard to what his advertisers say, preserving freedom of the press." mm sorry boss but i beg to differ. i just picked up a random magazine in my house -SEA ANGLER. there is a direct and complete corr...
by Jon Warburton
Thu Oct 02, 2003 11:06 am
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: Let's make it tighter
Replies: 119
Views: 138430

HI ALL rich, although mass would not affect velocity in FREEFALL, skateboarding involves ROLLING. weight is a factor in reducing loss of momentum through wind resistance if nothing else. i dont know anyone who skates in a vacuum.:wink: i dont care if the course is tight or open, its all skateboardin...
by Jon Warburton
Mon Sep 29, 2003 10:44 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2003] 2003 FCR World Championships - Results
Replies: 48
Views: 76570

well done to luca and michael
bringing home the silverware!!
reet o proper bo!!!!!!!!
by Jon Warburton
Sat Sep 27, 2003 1:26 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003] European Championships - Results & first impressi
Replies: 37
Views: 57502

cheers jani
by Jon Warburton
Fri Sep 26, 2003 11:10 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003] European Championships - Results & first impressi
Replies: 37
Views: 57502

Hi all
Photos of slalom at http://groups.msn.com/JONNYXSK8PICS/sk8 ... PhotoID=64
Footage of downhill at
http://groups.msn.com/JONNYXSK8PICS/documents.msnw
titled “biot”
more soon
jonny
by Jon Warburton
Thu Sep 25, 2003 2:09 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003] European Championships - Results & first impressi
Replies: 37
Views: 57502

Hi all First off i got to say thanks for pierre and all the team for a great weekend. I had a real rollercoaster. First, i was told id missed the cut in the tight by 1 spot, so went off to drown myself in the sea within sight of the race course. michael dong somehow fixed it with the organisers so t...
by Jon Warburton
Mon Sep 08, 2003 4:25 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Racing and MAYBE getting HURT in Europe
Replies: 15
Views: 16103

hi all just copied this from a standard travel policy im using. racers should be aware that they may not be covered under a standard travel policy. "MONDIAL ASSISTANCE Certain exclusions and conditions apply to the policy in respect of hazardous and sporting activities. The policy excludes: any prof...
by Jon Warburton
Sat Sep 06, 2003 11:45 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Antibes, Euro Championships, 20-21 Sept
Replies: 40
Views: 47018

HEY MIKE
we are hiring a car so if you let us know what time you arrive we can pick you up no problem. should be able to drop you back too.
jon
by Jon Warburton
Thu Sep 04, 2003 4:00 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: LAZER TRUCKS
Replies: 21
Views: 25231

i found 2 sets at the bottom of an old tin mine while looking for sprigguns. theyre in remarkably good shape one pair narrow one pair wide. ive tried a few other boards from levine and stride but they all feel like supertankers if you know what i mean. i suppose they would after riding lazers. horse...
by Jon Warburton
Wed Sep 03, 2003 11:41 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: LAZER TRUCKS
Replies: 21
Views: 25231

anyone else use these? i'm over 200lbs and find the squirrelly action hard to beat. sometimes they seem just a little tooo turny....
by Jon Warburton
Wed Aug 27, 2003 1:12 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Antibes, Euro Championships, 20-21 Sept
Replies: 40
Views: 47018

INTERESTING PRICES FOR CHALETS ON THE WEEKEND OF THE RACE AT THIS CAMPING - http://www.camping-antipolis.com/index.php
EURO - 59 per night FOR UP TO 6 PEOPLE!!!
SEE YA THERE

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by Jon Warburton
Mon Aug 25, 2003 1:43 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Antibes, Euro Championships, 20-21 Sept
Replies: 40
Views: 47018

UHHH yeah i can vouch for marseille park its well worth the trip from antibes. its a very sociable park, and there is safety in numbers if you decide to sleep in the bowls overnight. best park on earth, no doubt.
by Jon Warburton
Tue Aug 19, 2003 2:36 am
Forum: France
Topic: [2003] European Championships, Antibes, Sept 20-21
Replies: 1
Views: 4548

HI
is there any info on accomodation etc. for this event?
cheers
by Jon Warburton
Sun Jun 29, 2003 6:38 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Racing and MAYBE getting HURT in Europe
Replies: 15
Views: 16103

considering the state of the NHS right now, any visiting riders injuring themselves in the UK would be well advised to drag themselves in agony to France or Holland where you might get into a decent hospital.
by Jon Warburton
Sun Jun 29, 2003 1:57 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Racing and MAYBE getting HURT in Europe
Replies: 15
Views: 16103

sorry pat my mistake "health" should have read"travel" as for examples, i could probably dig out the paperwork within the next year or two but you'll have to take my word for it for now. last year i took out an extension on a standard travel insurance policy because RACING was specifically excluded....
by Jon Warburton
Sat Jun 28, 2003 12:46 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Racing and MAYBE getting HURT in Europe
Replies: 15
Views: 16103

the real issue is to ensure you are covered for RACING as it is often excluded from ordinary health policies. DO NOT tell them you are a professional because that will cost you big money.
jonnyx

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