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by Mark McCree
Thu Jul 12, 2007 9:13 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 81770

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Hello GUYS, Remember me????? I'm still paying for the 380 k I spent on races from jan. 2003 to oct. 2005. But it was FUN. Let's see, Paris '05 cost 35k. Stockholm '05----28k $100.00 ????? -----Cigar money man. Love all you guys, I just had to say HI.......... Later PS. It wasn't DADDIES money either...
by Mark McCree
Fri May 26, 2006 2:31 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: WHO HAS THE MOST RADIKALS
Replies: 16
Views: 22168

Thanks Joe

Actually, I have a quite nice collection of trucks including PVD's and Strokers.
by Mark McCree
Thu May 25, 2006 8:22 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: WHO HAS THE MOST RADIKALS
Replies: 16
Views: 22168

most radikals

Actually, I don't have even one set. The only truck I have is on top of a Pump house trophy Hackett gave me last year.

I do believe the biggest front radikal quiver is owned by Kenny Molica. Front and rears top three should be Keith, Jason Mithell, and C-BARK.
by Mark McCree
Sun Jul 10, 2005 8:25 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: Stockholm conference, July 2005
Replies: 24
Views: 29510

conference

Don, I got your message and will be attending and LISTENING with interest. I have not been following the ISSA issues and will have KAT copy off info for me to read up on while I am traveling. I asume the ISSA forum is the place to find this info and read up on other's comments. Also, I asume the ISS...
by Mark McCree
Sun Jul 10, 2005 8:17 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] European Championships, Stockholm, July 15-17, 2005
Replies: 274
Views: 310985

here we come

Well, in less than 48 hrs we will be winging it to Stockholm. Are you guys ready???? We are getting there early so we can be adjusted to the time change and check out the courses. Kat tells me that Peter has been the greatest in helping us organize the trip----THANKS PETER. I look forward to seeing ...
by Mark McCree
Mon May 23, 2005 12:50 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] European Championships, Stockholm, July 15-17, 2005
Replies: 274
Views: 310985

race

PETER,

I will have Cat get with you on the arrangements. I want the hotel finalized in the next 2 weeks.

Paris taught me to plan early. We can't wait. I'm stoked for your race.

McCree
by Mark McCree
Sat May 21, 2005 3:48 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
Replies: 130
Views: 155418

paris world cup

I want to thank and congratulate Panda and Jani for putting on THE BEST RACE I have ever attended. I want to congratulate all of the racers for what can only be described as the best level of racing I have ever witnesed. I mean EVER. All of the Euro racers were phenominal. All of you should be proud...
by Mark McCree
Thu May 19, 2005 4:19 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
Replies: 130
Views: 155418

shirts

Hey Glen, I'll pass along your comments to Hackett. He designed the shirts.
by Mark McCree
Thu May 19, 2005 3:29 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Thank you Radikal
Replies: 4
Views: 8313

old fart

You guys were the BEST. I REEEEAAAALY enjoyed seeing all of you.

Ramon, You will be a great racer in time. Keep up the good work.
by Mark McCree
Tue May 10, 2005 3:52 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
Replies: 130
Views: 155418

skaters challenge

Jani, All of the skaters on the list ride Radikals with the exception of Gary, who did ,but now runs his new trucks "splitfire". We don't fault him for that though. He will be back eventually!! I thought our "group" included all the racers In our contingent . When I announced the challenge, I had no...
by Mark McCree
Sun May 08, 2005 6:47 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
Replies: 130
Views: 155418

Fluitt

Well Ramon, Gary was riding a front at the last worlds. He is now on his own DS. But we love him anyway. He can be the "fallen from the fold-red headed step child" of the Radikal group. He'll be back someday.
by Mark McCree
Sun May 08, 2005 5:58 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
Replies: 130
Views: 155418

$500.00 CHALLENGE

Now that the group is geting ready to leave for Paris, I want to make sure everyone understands the challenge. As I originally posted- "Anyone beating our group wins $500.00 per race" (as in Americans) This is the group as I know it: (It got bigger as others decided to go) McCree Hollien Mandarino M...
by Mark McCree
Thu Apr 07, 2005 3:18 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
Replies: 130
Views: 155418

RADIKAL

That's right- see the "european 2005" forum page 3. I confirmed my NCDSA post.
by Mark McCree
Mon Apr 04, 2005 1:04 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: 1-800 number
Replies: 1
Views: 5340

1-800 number

OK GUYS, There is a person manning a RADIKAL help and information line during business hours EST. It's 1-877-radsk8r. 1-877-723-7587 THIS # WILL WORK WORLD WIDE. If you have any questions, want to bust my balls or talk to CAT the sexy RADIKAL girl, you can now get your jollies. Also you can reach Ke...
by Mark McCree
Mon Apr 04, 2005 12:40 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] European Championships, Stockholm, July 15-17, 2005
Replies: 274
Views: 310985

HANS

Hey guys, I am starting to read this site more often now. Keith Hollien & I ran cones today. I did all right for an old fat man. LOL I am looking forward to Paris- I talked with Jani last week and we are both excited about the race. Please note that this is not a RADIKAL against the world thing. Las...
by Mark McCree
Sat Sep 18, 2004 4:22 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: 2004 worlds wish list
Replies: 21
Views: 27538

2004 worlds wish list

WHAT DO YOU GUYS WANT ME TO BRING TO SELL?

trucks,trimmed 3DM's,risers,wedged risers,axles,bushings,etc.

Let me know guys.
by Mark McCree
Sat Sep 18, 2004 4:18 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: new ad to appear in concrete wave
Replies: 20
Views: 26667

call me and let's talk. 863-467-2690
by Mark McCree
Sat Sep 18, 2004 4:17 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal Trucks Available at Morro?
Replies: 3
Views: 7607

We will have trucks for sale at the worlds.
by Mark McCree
Sat Sep 18, 2004 4:10 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal rear truck axle alignment
Replies: 12
Views: 16876

Hey guys, This king pin thing is like this: 1) The king pin now issued is an anealed chromolly-reheat treated to spring steel strength. 2) When the plant assembles the trucks, ALL parts are only hand tightened. Check and tighten ALL parts before riding. 3) A 7mm 6 sided socket is the best for the ki...
by Mark McCree
Sat Aug 07, 2004 5:12 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: www.radikaltrucks.com web site
Replies: 4
Views: 9830

web site

Now that the AAHTS shopping cart site is working for ordering RADIKAL trucks, We will be concentrating on upgrading and changing the old radikal web site. I am tired of seeing me beat BO Brown already. Dave Hackett has been retained to develope a corporate ICON and product logo now that R&D is over ...
by Mark McCree
Sat Aug 07, 2004 5:05 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal bushings
Replies: 12
Views: 19889

bushings

I would like to thank Brady for helping people aquire the bushings while out ordering system was being built. The ordering process through the radikal-order site-AAHTS is now bug free. For those who do not know, the bushings are made by KRYPTYONICS and are made with wheel urethane in GRAVITY fed mol...
by Mark McCree
Sat Aug 07, 2004 4:51 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: new ad to appear in concrete wave
Replies: 20
Views: 26667

radikal poster

As everyone know knows, the ad has been changed to a "skirted" female in a flurry of flames standing on a red truck. The image above will be released in the form of a #rd poster signed by myself in the corner. There will be a limited # printed and will be ready prior to the worlds this year. Mary ha...
by Mark McCree
Sat Aug 07, 2004 4:42 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Dragon tail, two heights?
Replies: 9
Views: 13597

rear radikal

The rear truck has many ways to be adjusted. The swing arm can go up or down and risers can be used or not used. Testing for your comfort setting is all I can suggest. I have set them in about all of the combinations you can immagine. They all have different feels with different wheels. (hey that rh...
by Mark McCree
Sat Aug 07, 2004 4:34 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: [Announcement] Editorial and ownership transfer 2004
Replies: 87
Views: 124738

ownership transfer

I would like to welcome Jack Smith as owner/editor in chief of this site. I want to appologize for not being more active on this site. I was embarrased to find 6 & 8 month old messages in my box. I hope to get more familier with the ENTIRE slalom community now. Adam, you have done a wonderfull job i...
by Mark McCree
Mon Mar 22, 2004 10:50 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Are Radikals being bought out by Independent?
Replies: 5
Views: 8051

indy/radikal

I don't know how it happened- some good joke guys.

besides- Indy can't even cough up funds to race- nor give away product as prizes. They are too cheep.
by Mark McCree
Sun Oct 05, 2003 9:33 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Wedge, De-Wedge, Risers for Radikals?
Replies: 3
Views: 5024

Gareth, So glad you like the trucks. Keith talked about the base plates and the risers. They are available. Noah just got 2 of each. I was very pleased with the reception the product got at the worlds. All the hard work and $$ paid off. 25 years of RADIKAL is just the beginning!!! <font size=-1>[ Th...
by Mark McCree
Sun Jun 29, 2003 7:36 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Rye Airfield PArk Slalom Event /Boston Cup July 4th ,5th an
Replies: 89
Views: 84516

I'm comming in thurs. night. John said he would put me up. ALL of the trucks go out 2nd day fedex. on monday. I will be safe. LOL

See you guys there.

McCree
by Mark McCree
Mon Jun 02, 2003 12:43 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Release date for Radikal Trucks?
Replies: 27
Views: 33044

JH, I do what I have to do. I had .20 over Bobby also in the next race.

E mail me about a set of trucks. I'll take care of you.
by Mark McCree
Thu May 22, 2003 2:54 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Release date for Radikal Trucks?
Replies: 27
Views: 33044

The shipping is the 3 day thing. But it includes handling. You know- hey watch out- next time I will work on the second run too!!
by Mark McCree
Tue May 20, 2003 11:50 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 399285

Wes, The south has always been exploited and we seem to thank the exploiters. I guess you have gotten used to it. I won't accept it. First it was the cotton industry, then the timber industry, then the turpentine industry. Now the developers. They come from somewhere else and take what we have and m...
by Mark McCree
Tue May 20, 2003 1:45 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Who has the coolest picture.
Replies: 29
Views: 26418

Yeh, But mine and vlads look the same-same angle-same body positioning. What are the odds that an old fat man and a young whippersnapper could have the same "look". We are both unweighting totally.

Hey I'm vein.
by Mark McCree
Tue May 20, 2003 1:37 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "vlad" cones
Replies: 25
Views: 20677

VLAD, I set up one of your courses on the overpass in West Palm last weekend. 93 cones.

They are what we are used to.

SOOOOOOOO You are going to Breck-huh?

Better bone up on those clean runs- the cone count will kill ya.

It will be great to see you.

McCree
by Mark McCree
Mon May 19, 2003 8:50 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Release date for Radikal Trucks?
Replies: 27
Views: 33044

FYI. Ricky and Josh are team members. They are on another list.
by Mark McCree
Sun May 18, 2003 3:06 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Release date for Radikal Trucks?
Replies: 27
Views: 33044

TK, We are going to offer a 25 deg. plate also. If you want one- I'll get you one any time. Bobby Mandarino wants it. I thing the darn thing tracks and works so good on the rear, that you can de-angle it and tighten it down and pump speed like hell AND be able to turn. I havn't run the set up yet. H...
by Mark McCree
Fri May 16, 2003 3:24 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Release date for Radikal Trucks?
Replies: 27
Views: 33044

Well It looks like Rick Stanziale is part of this group.
by Mark McCree
Fri May 16, 2003 6:40 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: FORMAL PRESS RELEASE
Replies: 3
Views: 4950

Ok here goes, Everyone knows how the rear of a volkswagon works. There is a trailing arm that faces to the rear. This trailing arm has torsional movement that is the ride suspension for the car. IT FACES TO THE REAR FOR A REASON. The rear facing is down stream from the energy path from the road to t...
by Mark McCree
Fri May 16, 2003 5:41 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Release date for Radikal Trucks?
Replies: 27
Views: 33044

Looks like Jeff Goad is on the list also. He will need all the help he can get. A Fla. hurricane is arriving next weekend and is going to blow St. Louis away.
by Mark McCree
Fri May 16, 2003 5:31 am
Forum: Machine Shop
Topic: Lathing Wheels
Replies: 10
Views: 16828

I lathe all me wheels at the machine shop where the trucks are made. We made a tool that cuts them on a tathe. At first I used water, thinking it made a smoother cut, but now I just cut them dry. I know not everyone has a CNC lathe. But it is the best way to get that sharp edge. <font size=-1>[ This...
by Mark McCree
Fri May 16, 2003 5:11 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: SO YOU WANT TRUCKS
Replies: 0
Views: 2870

SO YOU WANT TRUCKS

See the "release date for radikal trucks" section of this forum for an important message.
by Mark McCree
Fri May 16, 2003 2:50 am
Forum: Pocket Pistol
Topic: Tight Tight Tight
Replies: 4
Views: 9247

Chicken, The board I got from you 5 minutes before I left for the G3 was a hit. It made the tights look easy.

I'm running it in St. Louis next week. Wish me luck.
by Mark McCree
Fri May 16, 2003 2:39 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: FORMAL PRESS RELEASE
Replies: 3
Views: 4950

Dateline 5/15/03

The Radikal II Titanium trucks are now under production.

The wait is over!!
by Mark McCree
Fri May 16, 2003 2:36 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: racing
Replies: 2
Views: 4837

The web site is under construction as we speak.

It should be done by Brekenridge.
by Mark McCree
Fri May 16, 2003 2:34 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal Equiped Boards
Replies: 2
Views: 4662

The board on the left is the one I am riding in my post picture.

Check out the coned rear pink c-62's on it.


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by Mark McCree
Fri May 16, 2003 2:31 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal Trucks
Replies: 2
Views: 5570

George,

Elsinor was a blast. We will have fun in Brekenridge.

We will also have bigger boards-look out.
by Mark McCree
Fri May 16, 2003 2:29 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Release date for Radikal Trucks?
Replies: 27
Views: 33044

Ok guys, It appears that a small pre-release # of trucks will be available on or before the st.louis race next week. Let's see who reads this. Those who do, can contact me directly through this site. The first 15 will be served. I can't be any clearer. They will be #rd Normal production is now in pr...
by Mark McCree
Sun May 11, 2003 12:09 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: More Tight racing in 2003
Replies: 128
Views: 124963

Vlad, It was fun skating with you at the G3. It was fun seeing everyone. It was also fun showing how a 48 year old fat man can make TS look easy. Keith's hands behind his back routine makes for some heads to turn also. TS IS COOL. We are looking forward to St. Louis and Brekenridge for some TS venue...
by Mark McCree
Sat Apr 05, 2003 11:30 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Release date for Radikal Trucks?
Replies: 27
Views: 33044

We are de-bugging them and after the GATHERING will start productiuon.

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by Mark McCree
Mon Jan 27, 2003 11:57 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: More Tight racing in 2003
Replies: 128
Views: 124963

I was watching old (10-15 year old) video of Keith Hollien and Myself. I came across a 100 cone 6'center to center on a 7 deg. slope. the times were under 25 seconds. Tight-fast-down-hill courses are raceable when you are good.
by Mark McCree
Wed Jan 15, 2003 4:50 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: More Tight racing in 2003
Replies: 128
Views: 124963

Any way, My post picture is better than Eric's.

So there.
by Mark McCree
Wed Jan 15, 2003 4:39 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: More Tight racing in 2003
Replies: 128
Views: 124963

Well, Well, Well, I see the climate here is as frigid as in NCDSA-ville. The course issue is valid. PRO'S should be TESTED. Not just for speed, but for technical ability. MORO was a speed fest, Not a technically challenging venue. And this East coast-West coast thing has been going on since before t...