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- Mon Aug 06, 2007 2:09 am
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: SPSR- 1. SLALOM COURSE
- Replies: 45
- Views: 51972
Steve's plan
With the overall length of 14'-8", two 8 Ft plywood pieces would easily make the side templates for type of ramp. I've seen 12' plywood sheets, but their difficult to source readily, and thicknesses available might not be ideal for side-support. None of that matters, as anyone willing the cut twice ...
- Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:48 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: Foot Stops
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8555
Toestop
Tony, the 'L' is pretty darn stiff. It's got a long slot in it, which is for exact placement fore-aft. Bigger riders might want to get the placement figured, and then add a t-nut to keep it from shifting around. I pushed Adam's around first time out, but added a thin piece of sticky-backed rubber un...
- Sat Aug 04, 2007 6:32 am
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: SPSR- 1. SLALOM COURSE
- Replies: 45
- Views: 51972
Rampage
Two thoughts here about the ramps themselves; One, specs should be given, such that overly vertical ramps (ahem, Adam), or ramps without proper handholds, starts, or width would not be sanctioned. The other is the ugly specter of increased insurance. A ramp means more likelyhood of falls from that d...
- Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:38 am
- Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
- Topic: NEW AXE Army Weapons for 2007
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18258
Ladies First
If I'm right about this, the LYNN KRAMER Pro Model is a First in the sport... I don't recall any women previously having their own Slalom Racing Pro board out on the market. But, then again, I don't recall too many ladies Steppin' Up and Kickin'Butt on many Pro Men in Racing!! Yet, I've seen Lynn do...
- Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:25 am
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: IGSA rulebook - ISSA rulebook
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10567
Stephen, the '95 rules are likely to be the most commonly used rules to date. They shouldn't be 'scrapped', but rather reconsidered. I don't feel that Slalom has evolved so quickly as to outdate rules from 12 years ago, even though those are reaslistically a complilation of rules that previously see...
- Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:57 am
- Forum: Canada
- Topic: Dovercourt Races
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9641
Civ's Video!
Man, that's scary to watch! You two look REALLY similar in most every move.. I gotta get Schwipp's knees to bend just a tidbit more, and, gotta get him to quit hitting cones! ;-) Civ, thanks a whole bunch for that video! It's rare I get to really compare where he's at with other world Class racers, ...
Marcus, what durometer and 'vintage' of Manx are you running? I've had a few scary moments, and one Ugly (ugly as in facial stitches, but those add character) crash using these, but I'm thinking I got protos that were not quite what I thought they were? (bought in '04) I can SEE that the wheel has p...
- Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:00 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
- Replies: 789
- Views: 1433432
What Mitchell said!!
Even at 'races' like The Farm, I've always tried to bring extra cones, just to set a 'warm-up lane' that isn't too hard to run. It's a great way to keep sharp and alert, as opposed to sitting on your board near the start area, awaiting your name/number to be called. IMHO, this type of thing should b...
- Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:37 am
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
- Topic: G & S Steve Cathay....what shall I do with it?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6480
G+S
Leave it as it is (well, not the tape), but flip it over! G+S stickers are findable (Ask Deb!), but moreover, I'll bet it'll Scoot along great as a Rockered Slalom board, perfect for Vintage-class racing! Worst-case scenario, you'll have to add 4 more holes in-around the tail to make it a 'pool' boa...
- Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:34 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: The increasing cost of racing
- Replies: 87
- Views: 90874
Waxed
Weatherwax, Karl is Indeed a Skateboarder!! If you only knew (something, hell, anything!).
Troy has a good point about who's the bunger, and I'd say his other points also count.
Go get a LIFE, would ya, Mr. weatherwax?
Thanks in Advance!
Troy has a good point about who's the bunger, and I'd say his other points also count.
Go get a LIFE, would ya, Mr. weatherwax?
Thanks in Advance!
- Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:18 am
- Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
- Topic: New to GS
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9354
G.S. stuff II
Justin, the difference in pump timing, the 'Jab' being a quick motion where you put a lot of force to the board in very little time, where the 'press' metes the pressure applied to the board out over a few tenth's of a second. Jabs will create a quick change of direction, quick excelleration, but ca...
- Tue Jul 10, 2007 7:39 am
- Forum: ISSA - Old topics
- Topic: Olympics London 2012 - Skateboarding to be included
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14346
The chances of skateboarding being included in the Games roster were boosted by the successful introduction of another "youth" sport. Snowboarding made its debut at last year's Winter Olympics in Turin and provided some of the Games' most memorable moments and, crucially for the IOC, attracted encou...
- Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:07 pm
- Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
- Topic: New to GS
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9354
G.S. stuff
Justin, your back truck should be set-up stiff enough to prevent wobbles, but still let you pump fairly deep. If you prefer a stiffer tail set-up, be sure you can feel if/when the rear end would want to 'step out' or start to lose traction. Keep in mind that in G.S., there's more lateral pressure th...
- Sun Jul 08, 2007 4:41 am
- Forum: Down South
- Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
- Replies: 345
- Views: 440260
Yanks
To an European a Yankee is an American; To an American, a Yankee is a Northerner; To a Northern born American, a Yankee is from New England; To a New Englander, a Yankee is a Vermonter; To a Vermonter, a Yankee is someone who puts Jam on their pancakes instead of maple syrup.... This why the stateme...
- Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:18 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Do YOU own and ride a 6-wheeled slalom skateboard?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 35493
6-wheelers
I've got two boards, both lay-down (luges, but wooden, short @ 48" or less, non-competitive) that I've had for, um, well a quarter-century anyways, that are still ridden fairly regularly, and they ride like crap if using only 4 wheels. Slidey, wobbly, and just nervous overall. 6-wheels makes them ri...
- Sun Jul 01, 2007 2:57 am
- Forum: Pavel
- Topic: STEVE OLSON
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13177
OLs0n
If I've got this right Steve Olson might just be the longest-running 'Signature' pro skater. I don't recall if it was '77 or '78 that Olson got that first Pro Model, but he's had one on the market since, with gaps of no more than, what, 3 years? It's incredible, but then again, so is Olson's skating...
- Sun Jul 01, 2007 2:47 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 877249
Soapbox Hill
Hey Karl, I'll attempt to be there. It's always a tug-of-war along the lines of Family agendas on Sundays, as church is important, as are the chores (ah, yes, the Twin's clothes, fixing the waterpump, all the stuff that family life brings). I can't promise anything this far in advance (like, I'll kn...
- Sun Jun 24, 2007 4:46 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 877249
Dan's Hill!!
Wow!! That's some of the best tar I've carved on!! Great little (but steep) hill, absolutely perfect spot to session. Dan, Thank You for the hospitality, grill, munchies and a place to play that I could bring the family to without worries!! I'm stoked on the playground, front And backyard.. :-D To t...
- Sat Jun 23, 2007 6:18 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 877249
Parrish's outlaw
If all goes well with the twins tonite, we should be able to saunter on down by 10:30 or so. They're resting peacefully,,, so far...
We'll bring Burger/Hotdog stuff, too.
Dan, that road looks really nice! Can't wait to get on down it!
We'll bring Burger/Hotdog stuff, too.
Dan, that road looks really nice! Can't wait to get on down it!
- Wed Jun 13, 2007 6:42 am
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: 6 wheelers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9172
Wes's Logic
Thank You Mr. Tucker, you hit one of the big nails firmly on the head, and brought the other flush with one strike! Six wheeled board certainly should be allowed, by Definition. Either that, or Sims made really Fat rollerskates with the Lonnie Toft model! ;-) Pandora's box need not be opened,, and s...
- Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:07 pm
- Forum: Seismic / 3dm
- Topic: 3dm Avila 75mm/73a wheels / clear red
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16931
Soft Avila
Scotty, did you 'bevel trim' the outer lip (like the difference between an Avalon Vs. Hotspot)? That simple modification keeps lip-overflex (esp. w/ Softer Durometers) from occurring. I use a bench grinder with the wheel still on a truck axle, and just lightly work the wheel lip against the side of ...
- Mon Jun 11, 2007 3:18 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: The Needham Open 2.0 POSTPONED TO SUNDAY 5/20!!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 38124
Vermont, Ain't Flat..
So, Nick, I'm going to recommend you get better Glue on your shoes. Kinda was weird having the bottom of your Vans in my hip pocket at Ascutney... If you start practicing on some steeps, let me know. The last thing I want to see is you intimidated into an Auld-type mistake by the speed a hill carrie...
- Sun Jun 10, 2007 5:51 am
- Forum: Kebbek
- Topic: No longer on Kebbek Racing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7509
Kebbek
Hey, Claude, too bad you're parting ways with Kebbek! They'll be missing you, I'm sure. However, today at Ascutney, Kebbek flew the ol' MapleLeaf tall an' proud! Those guys skated the a$$es off, never even backing down from the hill, which in spots is a 22% grade! 'I Love the smell of smoking, burni...
- Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:08 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: tons of slalom stuff for sale.... even a pvd!!!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 28481
Muzic
No, not 'Aquarius'; "Dream Weaver"? Ow.
I'd prefer Uriah Heep's 'Wizard' or something from Bowie's Ziggy Stardust days.
I'd prefer Uriah Heep's 'Wizard' or something from Bowie's Ziggy Stardust days.
- Tue Jun 05, 2007 6:24 am
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: tons of slalom stuff for sale.... even a pvd!!!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 28481
GOG an PVD's
The GOG is a great design. However, I've got a word of caution to those that might think a PVD is inferior. It can't be, even in the adjustable PVD 1 Type. Why? Well, this is from someone who skates and is a machinist. The PVD's (all of them) were built with the idea of sustainable maintenance and a...
- Mon Jun 04, 2007 12:47 am
- Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
- Topic: Cone Spacing Question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9300
Cone spacing + practice
Cole, It's good to work on several spacing 'styles' so that , first, you don't get bored, and second, you've got a handle on how to attack different courses. Everyone sets up a little different (even in Cyber slalom), but the 'tight' definition has usually been under 2-1/2 meters. Not many actually ...
- Sat Jun 02, 2007 1:02 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Congrats To Noah! (Nobody Told Me. Did Anybody Tell You?)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8094
kids...
Yeah Noah! Congrats indeed! Your kids look great1
- Fri Jun 01, 2007 6:12 am
- Forum: ISSA World Ranking
- Topic: Wanted: Masters 45 and over birthdates
- Replies: 124
- Views: 160088
Martin, Martin, Martin,,, I hope Schwippy didn't get to you too bad at The Worlds !! ;-) I know the old clock is ticking, my bones are gettin' stiffer too, but don't Sandbag it until you're 46 or so. C'mon, you gotta look at guys like Cliff Coleman, or Claude for inspiration here! Beside, dude, you'...
- Mon May 28, 2007 8:38 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Back to Black - A short story
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15425
Long story, short hill...
D.S. was also on my wall, as a poster, back when I lived on the plateua above my village as a kid. I'd see that tuck, well poised, blurred a bit, and head out down Watering Trough Hill, thinking maybe this time my tuck would be clean enough to go on by the TownHall 1-1/2 miles away. I did exactly th...
- Sun May 27, 2007 3:50 am
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
- Topic: anyone know a good, cheap slalom truck?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10183
Newbie wheels/truck , IMHO
Not to confuse this topic, but... Avalons and HotSpots are just fine, thank you.. Avalons, once you're pumping aggressively, may need a little 'trimming' of the front lip by 4-8 mm, easily done chucking the wheel to a drill, and using a bastard file. Or you can keep the wheels on a truck hanger, and...
- Wed May 23, 2007 7:18 am
- Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
- Topic: Quebec Ramp
- Replies: 27
- Views: 58520
Race Ramps
As someone who's been building various skateramps for 30+ years, I gotta say, that Mr Brassard's Race Ramps look to be very nicely done! Well thought out in use of the wood, curves, structuring, and they even (remember, most things that're 'well made' are rarely pleasing to the eye!) look pretty coo...
- Wed May 23, 2007 7:07 am
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
- Topic: Board build
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9863
semi-homemade
Having made a few boards from cutting the edges off, and then reshaping the core to an asthetically desirable shape, using old Snowboards, I can vouch for the 'spine' concept. 1/8" Mahogany or Maple that's 3" wide will (if molded/glued in place--less effective if merely t-nut bolted) yeild a decent ...
- Mon May 21, 2007 10:48 pm
- Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
- Topic: trimmed wheels
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8650
Long, short Answer
Then get some 80A Zig Zags for now. Get the 8mm axle after trying out a few trucks, get the truck that 'rides right'.
- Sun May 20, 2007 5:02 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: The Needham Open 2.0 POSTPONED TO SUNDAY 5/20!!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 38124
So, after some soul-searching, and looking at the Latest NOAA weather predictions, I'm headin' South to get Schooled. Good luck to those heading up to Berlin, I hope you'll have dry tar and a good, supportive in-town crowd rootin' for ya!! Tim, I'd still love to chat about future race venues, if not...
- Sun May 20, 2007 2:44 am
- Forum: Turner Summer Ski
- Topic: Taking care of my Turner
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12295
Turner flex
Adam, Yup, IF it's a Medium Flex or Softer. When I weighed a mere 155lbs, a Medium Flex Turner was a good match for me. Now that I'm, um, bulkier, at 170 lbs., I've got to use a Medium-stiff (like my newer Fullnose) or a Stiff (my older Hybrid) flex. One needle-nose I'd had was given to friend who w...
- Sun May 20, 2007 2:30 am
- Forum: Pocket Pistol
- Topic: Smokestack
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7201
Smokin' Gun
JF, two 'foam block' items I added to my coughin' cut were a wedge under my rear heel, and a T-nut-bolt-thru secured toe block set at an angle. I also narrowed the wheelbase by 3/4" (up front) to get those pesky sub-2M cones-sets. This is a nice deck shape, as it's skinny enough to slice+dice, but h...
- Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: The Needham Open 2.0 POSTPONED TO SUNDAY 5/20!!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 38124
May 20th dilema....
ARRGGH, New England weather Sucks!!! After looking over the pros+cons of either trucking up North to NH, or down south to Mass., I still haven't made up my mind which race is more important. Anyone else 'on the fence'? Oh well, I'll figure it out by tonight. Can't be in two places at once (and by th...
- Fri May 18, 2007 7:29 am
- Forum: Turner Summer Ski
- Topic: Taking care of my Turner
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12295
Turner upkeep
Consider adding a surfboard type nose-bumper to it. Maybe even rubber tape around the tail. With the mounting hardware, there's been some good posts here and on ncdsa about that, but, yeah, use rubber washers at the bolt heads, and stay away from #10-24Tpi screws, use either #10-32Tpi or 5MM hardwar...
- Fri May 18, 2007 7:16 am
- Forum: Turner Summer Ski
- Topic: Want to paint a Turner
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14317
Turner, as Artwork
When I decided to have my (formerly JG's) Turner Fullnose painted (as it was 'school-bus interior' green, pretty unflattering as colors go), I had the talents of a former Kostabi artist at my disposal. George did an awesome job of airbrushing it by hand, and so now I've got a Turner that's hand pain...
- Thu May 17, 2007 8:55 am
- Forum: 3dm
- Topic: Changing materials ?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 98022
On Turner/3DM/Seismic wheels that feature the smaller core (such as Avalons, Cambrias, Avillas + Hotspots), I've only had issues with some wheels being out-of-round, not with 'bubbles' in the tread. The out-of-round stuff is disappointing from a quality-control aspect, but understandable with wheels...
- Thu May 17, 2007 8:25 am
- Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
- Topic: trimmed wheels
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8650
Grippier wheels
Paul, the issue here may Not Be your Wheels, but rather your AXLES. The standard bearings used fit 8mm as the inside diameter, but unfortunately, most skateboard trucks are actually based on US 5/16" roundstock, which has an outside diameter that's just enough smaller to let your wheels "slop" up+do...
- Fri May 11, 2007 7:17 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: GILMOURIAN CURVE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10704
Sylvain, the Gilmourian Curve is simply placing the cones along an exaggerated arc. That said, it's an extremely difficult course setting to get right, even harder to ride through IF it's a suprise in the middle of a fast Hybrid course. :-P The thing is, you're forced to go very wide on one turn, wh...
- Wed May 09, 2007 5:25 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Webpage cover
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5249
Webpage cover
Um, isn't it time to update this thing?! The snow is even fairly shallow at Tuckerman's Ravine now.
IT'S SUMMER! Let's Skate!!
IT'S SUMMER! Let's Skate!!
- Wed May 09, 2007 5:03 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Back on the forums
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9019
coneracing store
For the money, I'd go with the Keith Hollien from Static boards for pure Slalom. The wooden Pavel looks like it'd work, but isn't an optimum shape for running cones. The optimum shape is, of course, the "S" Camber! :-D BTW, good looking truck selection, and nice wheels, too! This store is obviously ...
- Tue May 08, 2007 7:24 am
- Forum: Radikal
- Topic: Did Kalahani Copy Radikal Or Are Both Copies?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 51259
The Gullwing 'patent' is a moot point. By the time it got into the patent office, there were three or four other truck companies using designs so similar (mechanically speaking, not, though, in turning performance), that other featrures actually were the source of a patent. One of those, I think, wa...
- Tue May 08, 2007 6:57 am
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: FS: vintage ultra rare turner summerski
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8208
- Mon May 07, 2007 2:34 am
- Forum: Fatboy
- Topic: Custom Longboard by Fatboy
- Replies: 14
- Views: 19790
Randal bushings
Mike, I've post craploads on making Randals better on ncdsa, but here's what might work for ya.. Get kingpins that're 1/4" longer, mount them with the bolt head in the baseplate. Tap in with a soft mallet if needed. Kingkins inverted like this, there's far less side-to-side slop, plus bushing change...
- Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:55 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: The Needham Open 2.0 POSTPONED TO SUNDAY 5/20!!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 38124
Sunday, Soap box hill
Karl, when (as in what time?) and moreover, Exactly where(mapquest?) are you getting this together?
Lynx says I can go, if I can get this info sorted by this afternoon (friends who would babysit need to know when). Please don't leave me stranded with house chores! :-P
Lynx says I can go, if I can get this info sorted by this afternoon (friends who would babysit need to know when). Please don't leave me stranded with house chores! :-P
- Fri Apr 20, 2007 7:19 am
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
- Topic: Bearing spacers for Kryp C-62s?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7814
C-62's
The "C-62" Slalom wheel (looks a lot like a Cambria) takes a 10mm spacer. I know, because I've been running them since they came out in '78. However, c-62 Also is used for newer Kryptos, which are actually based on Quad skate wheels from '80 or so, and many of those (not all; White cores will likely...
- Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:35 am
- Forum: Hardware & Bushings
- Topic: Handmade toe block
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10867
homemade toe bloccks
Eric, those are effective designs(love the curvature and adjustability!), but I'd caution you on the obvious flaw; There are many sharp edges sticking up + out. Having seen Micheal Dong get a gash of some 18 or 19 stitches from a far less-obtrusive design, I can only say 'good luck', and don't Fall ...