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by Erin Riffel
Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:48 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: FS: TNR Toe Stop - SOLD
Replies: 0
Views: 2214

FS: TNR Toe Stop - SOLD

Barely used, here is how the toe stop is described on the TNR website: http://www.tnrdesigns.com/skateboards.htm · Made from billet 6061-T6 aluminum. · Mounted to either set of front truck mounting holes. · 1 1/4 inches of adjustment using bottom plate and additional 1 1/2 inches using top plate. · ...
by Erin Riffel
Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:59 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: FS: Roe Unlimited - Light Flex
Replies: 0
Views: 2171

FS: Roe Unlimited - Light Flex

Barely used, this Roe Unlimited is light flex and still sports the amazing Roe/Insect heavy duty grip tape of ealrier days. The deck has no dents or scratches. It is being sadly neglected while I give all my attention to long distance pumping these days. I'm hoping for a new and loving home for this...
by Erin Riffel
Thu May 25, 2006 6:42 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Slalom Yard Sale
Replies: 12
Views: 10171

The Roe Crossfire Cutaway is SOLD.
by Erin Riffel
Fri May 19, 2006 7:12 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Slalom Yard Sale
Replies: 12
Views: 10171

Hey Nick, keep me posted, you have first dibs on the Crossfire.

I am going out of town this weekend to watch the speedboard race in Danger Bay. So I won't be back to check messages until Monday. Let's get in touch then, ok?

thanks,
Erin
by Erin Riffel
Tue May 16, 2006 4:03 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Slalom Yard Sale
Replies: 12
Views: 10171

how flexy is the roe crossfire deck for you? what do you weigh? Nick I weigh around 130. The Crossfire is not really flexy nor is it stiff. Seems just right. Can you please send pics to nsc1120@yahoo.com, Ive been looking for a crossfire and I weigh 130 pounds as well I've sent you a message with s...
by Erin Riffel
Tue May 16, 2006 2:54 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Slalom Yard Sale
Replies: 12
Views: 10171

Mike Cividino wrote:ok, I was just worried you had tired of slalom or something. Glad to hear your still interested!!.

How much for the zig zags canadian?
Don't worry Civ, I've still got some cone-hungry decks ready to go!

The Zig Zags are $45 Cdn, shipped.
by Erin Riffel
Tue May 16, 2006 2:53 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Slalom Yard Sale
Replies: 12
Views: 10171

Nick Chamberlain wrote:how flexy is the roe crossfire deck for you? what do you weigh?
Nick I weigh around 130. The Crossfire is not really flexy nor is it stiff. Seems just right.
by Erin Riffel
Mon May 15, 2006 11:00 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Slalom Yard Sale
Replies: 12
Views: 10171

The RT S offset is SOLD (first item to go).

All else is still available.

As for what I'm keeping Mike, it is really too much to list on this thread...perhaps best suited for a quiver thread.
by Erin Riffel
Mon May 15, 2006 6:56 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Slalom Yard Sale
Replies: 12
Views: 10171

Slalom Yard Sale

Airin’s Slalom Yard Sale In true gearhead fashion, I have collected more skate equipment than I can use. Below is a list of items I have for sale. All prices are in US dollars and include shipping on the North American continent. I take paypal. All items are either brand new or barely used. I am me...
by Erin Riffel
Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:40 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: east vancouver cone session sunday feb 19
Replies: 2
Views: 5464

A short but sweet start to the season. Thanks for organizing this Jeff.
by Erin Riffel
Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:58 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: 2006 Canadian Races
Replies: 32
Views: 37842

Sounds like an ambitious but do'able plan Jeff. As for start ramps, Arlo has already offered to help build and transport some. Yeah weekend parkade skate is definitley needed. I talked to Toby yesterday, he is keen. Also found another good parkade for cyber.... talk to you soon. Looking forward to t...
by Erin Riffel
Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:08 am
Forum: Canada
Topic: 2006 Canadian Races
Replies: 32
Views: 37842

I'm going to drive out to Surrey tomorrow and get a Trak Mate timer. I'm kinda excited about that. Maybe sooner than later we can get some races going out here that will attract some of you easterners! Did you get the timer Jeff?! I'm ready for a trial run anytime you are - and anytime the rain sto...
by Erin Riffel
Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:45 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: FS: Seismic Hot Spots - SOLD
Replies: 0
Views: 2110

FS: Seismic Hot Spots - SOLD

I've got a set of brand new - skated on once just to test them out - 77a/80a Seismic Hot Spots. (That's two wheels at 77a and two wheels at 80a.)

Through a mix up on an on-line sale I ended up with two sets of these wheels.

They're for sale for $40 US plus shipping. Contact me for pix.
by Erin Riffel
Sun Jan 08, 2006 8:16 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Wedging advice
Replies: 17
Views: 19391

Tom Thompson wrote:I assume you do understand what purpose wedging and dewedging serves?
....never hurts to have the theory of wedging reviewed...... ;-)
by Erin Riffel
Tue Dec 13, 2005 3:22 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: People Love the Slalom eh?
Replies: 13
Views: 13768

Hey Trystan, nice to see you on this forum! Its great that you've been bitten by the slalom bug.

I wonder if a roller rink would be big enough for some cyber slalom or trap?
by Erin Riffel
Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:17 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Is something wrong?
Replies: 4
Views: 8545

Thanks for your reply Gareth!
by Erin Riffel
Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:03 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Is something wrong?
Replies: 4
Views: 8545

Is something wrong?

I placed my order for my Roe 'Unlimited' in mid Sept. Been waiting ...... and waiting..... no answer to my recent email...... I am wondering if there is something going wrong for Gareth or over at the Roe/Insect 'factory'. Anyone know what's up? Just kind of strange as even custom boards that I have...
by Erin Riffel
Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:31 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WTB: Seismic Hot Spots
Replies: 0
Views: 2116

WTB: Seismic Hot Spots

Probaby not likely but just wondered if anyone had some Seismic Hot Spots 77/80a's to sell.
by Erin Riffel
Sun Nov 06, 2005 1:58 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: What are your goals for 2006?
Replies: 67
Views: 70792

To go to my first slalom race....maybe Ottawa in July....Hood River in the summer....?!
by Erin Riffel
Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:59 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: I just ordered an Unlimited PS... got a question
Replies: 4
Views: 8986

Sometimes a skater may set up their trucks on just one set of holes meaning that the other set won't show through from the top because the grip tape hasn't been punctured for the second set yet.

As for how long, I'm going into my 7th week of waiting for my Roe.
by Erin Riffel
Thu Nov 03, 2005 5:19 am
Forum: Movies
Topic: 100 Cones Canuck Stylie!
Replies: 6
Views: 7922

Chris I really enjoyed those clips....looks like a blast trying to run that many cones. Thanks for posting. Glad to see you hardy back-east types aren't put off skating by a bit of cool'ish weather.
by Erin Riffel
Sun Oct 30, 2005 6:33 am
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Let's see those Fatboys!
Replies: 159
Views: 209311

Team Fatboy? Um, there's a little matter of buying beers and Ring Dings for everybody on the team. That or we beat you in. It's a dysfunctional pyramid scam kinda thing. Nice board. Pull the wheelbase in to 17" and see how tight you can run on a decent slope (5, 5.5 feet?) The try it at 18" and 19"...
by Erin Riffel
Sun Oct 30, 2005 6:16 am
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Let's see those Fatboys!
Replies: 159
Views: 209311

Ok, today's the big day! I made it onto the esteemed Team Fatboy. Here's my membership card, 29 inches, 17, 18, 19 inch wb options.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/ ... foryou.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/ ... noshoe.jpg
by Erin Riffel
Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:32 am
Forum: Tracker
Topic: setting up an rts offset?
Replies: 12
Views: 16539

Good luck, I managed to find some 8mm Krypto bearing spacers that worked perfectly between the wheels and the axle nut. So finally I was able to test out the offset. And what fun that was! TS has never felt like so good!!
by Erin Riffel
Tue Oct 25, 2005 6:33 pm
Forum: Tracker
Topic: setting up an rts offset?
Replies: 12
Views: 16539

Go to your local bike shop and ask to see their box of chain link spacers. They will fit your axles and you’ll find them in a variety of sizes from 2-8mm. They’re perfect for what you’re looking for. Use them on the hanger side and use your speed rings on the nut side. They’re basically like a norm...
by Erin Riffel
Tue Oct 25, 2005 4:15 am
Forum: Tracker
Topic: setting up an rts offset?
Replies: 12
Views: 16539

lets see if i am understanding this correctly, are you saying that if you just put a speed ring between the wheel and the hanger that the wheel hits the "arms" on the offset? Adam, with the cambrias on the rts offset, there has to be two brass spacers between the wheel and the body of the hanger or...
by Erin Riffel
Tue Oct 25, 2005 1:39 am
Forum: Tracker
Topic: setting up an rts offset?
Replies: 12
Views: 16539

Claude, there doesn't seem to be enough spacers. I need two inside the wheel and at least one or two between the wheel and the axle nut. (The trucks came with two spacers per side. ) Any idea what I could use as a spacer because regular bearing spacers are too big and the washers that I dug out of m...
by Erin Riffel
Mon Oct 24, 2005 5:46 am
Forum: Tracker
Topic: setting up an rts offset?
Replies: 12
Views: 16539

setting up an rts offset?

I have never set up this type of truck before and need some help. I am trying to get cambrias on this rear truck and am wondering how the spacing is supposed to work. The trucks came with two brass 'spacer' like rings plus one speed ring per side. Now normally I run a speed ring, the wheel, another ...
by Erin Riffel
Sat Oct 22, 2005 7:32 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: $60.00 sale
Replies: 24
Views: 19207

Re: PVD?

trish erickson wrote:still don't know what a PVD is.
Very, very well designed slalom truck. They aren't being made anymore though and only a few were available when they first were manufactured. I'm sure the experienced skaters could tell you a lot more of the technical details but that's it in a nutshell.
by Erin Riffel
Sat Oct 22, 2005 1:46 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: $60.00 sale
Replies: 24
Views: 19207

Re: Your slow!

trish erickson wrote:Hey Erin,

You think your slow! Try being his sister and not getting the offer first! Just kidding Troy. I am poor anyway. Good luck Erin in your quest to build a board.
That's pretty funny Trish...makes me feel better.... ;-)
by Erin Riffel
Fri Oct 21, 2005 5:31 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: $60.00 sale
Replies: 24
Views: 19207

Troy Smart wrote:Splitfire and RTS are gone.
hummm, guess I was too slow on the draw for the rts then.... ;-(
by Erin Riffel
Thu Oct 20, 2005 8:44 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Race recommendations for a newb
Replies: 6
Views: 6372

thanks for your suggestions guys.... it is going to be fun putting together a wee schedule of races to have some goals ( and rewards ) for this winter's practice sessions.
by Erin Riffel
Thu Oct 20, 2005 5:56 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Race recommendations for a newb
Replies: 6
Views: 6372

race recommendations for a newb

I am already getting stoked about making it to a few slalom races next season. I have the summer off so time is ample then. As for the spring....the event would have to be easy to get to and from over a weekend due to needing to be at work during the week. I am wondering about suggestions for approp...
by Erin Riffel
Thu Oct 20, 2005 5:38 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: $60.00 sale
Replies: 24
Views: 19207

I'm interested in the rts offset - depends on the width though.
by Erin Riffel
Tue Oct 18, 2005 2:25 am
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Let's see those Fatboys!
Replies: 159
Views: 209311

Ron Barbagallo wrote:just dropped it off at the post office...............................
Oh man, gonna be like having a birthday early!!!!

thanks Boe!
by Erin Riffel
Sat Oct 15, 2005 7:07 pm
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Let's see those Fatboys!
Replies: 159
Views: 209311

Sweet board Adam!!!

I wanna be on "Team Fatboy" too....just gimme another couple of weeks! (wink icon here)
by Erin Riffel
Sat Oct 15, 2005 4:17 am
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: chalk line?
Replies: 7
Views: 11552

Oh nice, thanks for posting.
by Erin Riffel
Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:43 pm
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: chalk line?
Replies: 7
Views: 11552

hummm, ok, so I can tell this is definitely not a hot topic here...lol anyways I am going to try the chalk line thing. Sometimes I just need a quick way to get a straight line laid down so I place my cyber course or set up a TS. I think this is going to save that endless walking up and down the line...
by Erin Riffel
Fri Oct 14, 2005 5:31 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Flatland pumping
Replies: 18
Views: 16695

Again, I really appreciate all your replies. Yes Etienne, pumping is magic! And you described so eloquently how a lot of different motions contribute to propelling the board forward. I agree the activity must be fun but for me even the discipline of hard cone placements on a flat area can be as enjo...
by Erin Riffel
Fri Oct 14, 2005 5:54 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Flatland pumping
Replies: 18
Views: 16695

Wow, really good advice and discussions guys! This is so useful because the one and only guy who skates slalom here is town has just left for a two month contract out of town. So I really rely on what people suggest and talk about in this forum. BTW, when I tried out his board it was indeed tighter ...
by Erin Riffel
Thu Oct 13, 2005 11:25 pm
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: Pan Head bolt search
Replies: 2
Views: 6364

Pan Head bolt search

It has not been easy to find anything over 1 1/2 inches in the 10-32 pan head machine bolts for slalom truck mounting here in Vancouver. Home Depot carries them up to 1 1/2 inches and then does have some in 2 and 2 1/2 inches but they come in boxes of 100! Rona basically doesn't have any at all. Any...
by Erin Riffel
Thu Oct 13, 2005 11:20 pm
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: chalk line?
Replies: 7
Views: 11552

chalk line?

I have been thinking of a way to create a nonpermanent long straight line on which to place cones. A chalk line came to mind. They come in about 100 foot lengths. Anyone tried this? Any reason not to go this route? Would it be a problem for slalom wheels if they ran over this line?
by Erin Riffel
Thu Oct 13, 2005 8:33 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: cyber slalom set ups ideas?
Replies: 0
Views: 2399

cyber slalom set ups ideas?

As I have mentioned in other posts, cyber slalom has been a recent practice focus for me. Now that my burst of on line ordering has resulted in various bits of slalom gear trickeling in through my mailbox, I am wondering what an optimal set up is for the cyber slalom course. I have been running camb...
by Erin Riffel
Thu Oct 13, 2005 8:20 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Flatland pumping
Replies: 18
Views: 16695

flatland pumping

I've been trying to improve my slalom pump by getting out on the flats and pumping my TS board. Right now I am running rtx/s 106's with white Khiros on the front and blue on the back. I have found the deck to be very loose with this combo and actually this 'play' seems to allow me more pumping actio...
by Erin Riffel
Thu Oct 13, 2005 4:29 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: wanted: rtx/offset 88
Replies: 3
Views: 3399

Re: Good luck!

Erin, they are getting as rare as Rocking Horse Poo! A GREAT alternative is the SF/DS 90mm...But then again, there is a bit of a queue for those too! Yeah true enough Martin. But its been my lucky day! Claude Regnier has set me up with a Tracker RT-S Offset 88mm so I'm good to go! Lucky, especially...
by Erin Riffel
Wed Oct 12, 2005 8:40 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: wanted: rtx/offset 88
Replies: 3
Views: 3399

Ok, I've got the rtx for the front. Now I just need an offset for the rear of my new TS board.
by Erin Riffel
Wed Oct 12, 2005 5:28 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: wanted: rtx/offset 88
Replies: 3
Views: 3399

wanted: rtx/offset 88

Well now that I am filling my slalom quiver with sweet new decks I am in need of another truck set up. I am hoping for an rtx 106 and an Indy Offset 88 for one of my boards. If you have either or both of these trucks that you'd be willing to sell please give me a shout. email: between_drops@hotmail....
by Erin Riffel
Sat Oct 08, 2005 6:41 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Roe quiver for a newbie!
Replies: 13
Views: 16287

Wow, thanks for the detailed reply Martin. And what a beautiful trio of boards that is!!!

I'll give some careful thought to the truck combos that you suggested.

again, thanks.
by Erin Riffel
Sat Oct 08, 2005 6:49 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Cyber slalom tips needed
Replies: 3
Views: 4176

Thanks for your suggestions guys! I am really stoked on the cyber slalom idea. It seems like such a practical way to get a good workout and improve slalom skills. As well, I have the fortune to be able to set up a course, when its not raining, very near to where I live so I should be able to get in ...
by Erin Riffel
Sat Oct 08, 2005 6:40 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Roe quiver for a newbie!
Replies: 13
Views: 16287

Congrats on the hitting the roads with a motor attached to your four wheels Adam!


Humm, excuse my ignorance but would the Indy 101 offset work on the rear if I'm running a 106 Tracker on the front? If so, I'd be interested in the truck Adam.....thanks for giving me dibs Joe....

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