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by Jim Weatherwax
Thu Dec 25, 2008 5:47 pm
Forum: 2009 Contest Calendar
Topic: 2009 World's?
Replies: 12
Views: 14379

Thanks for clarifying that. It would be great to see slalom grow worldwide.
by Jim Weatherwax
Thu Dec 25, 2008 4:24 pm
Forum: 2009 Contest Calendar
Topic: 2009 World's?
Replies: 12
Views: 14379

Flights to Australia are $1500 from here. Pretty steep and it would keep many USA riders away. Does the IGSA board have anything to gain from adding the Worlds to its event in Australia? The IGSA is a for profit org. and it seems strange that our newest board member (who is a partner in IGSA) is so ...
by Jim Weatherwax
Thu Dec 25, 2008 4:19 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: 2009 Board Of Directors Election Results
Replies: 21
Views: 31008

australia

Seems to me there may be something fishy going on with Mr Reitma's push for having the Slalom Worlds in Australia. First off, how many traveling Aussie racers are there that have come to races in the US or Europe and supported those racing economies? Now many racers are there in Australia total? Doe...
by Jim Weatherwax
Sun Oct 05, 2008 9:11 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Wanted: Pavel
Replies: 3
Views: 4325

Wax has them


Jimwax@mac.com
by Jim Weatherwax
Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:38 am
Forum: 2009 Contest Calendar
Topic: 2009 plans
Replies: 43
Views: 43626

Sounds like a few Maryhillers need to have some skin conditions cleared up before they start showing more skin!!! Staph sucks, but at least the DH community is getting the word out and people are getting their oozing rashes and boils taken care of. I do like the idea of getting the events closer so ...
by Jim Weatherwax
Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:31 pm
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: New GOG Trucks
Replies: 19
Views: 25512

Zak, Barker and Pirnack all raced TS on the Homer TS truck
by Jim Weatherwax
Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:33 am
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: Gog-O-Naut
Replies: 60
Views: 63206

You love the Cocks to Wes, whats your point?
by Jim Weatherwax
Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:32 am
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: New GOG Trucks
Replies: 19
Views: 25512

Texas pro class TS 1, 2 and 3 not a bad showing for a proto
by Jim Weatherwax
Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:27 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: FS: Red Radikal Bushing
Replies: 22
Views: 17364

bushing madness

save your money, try the Venom bushings, they rock....
far cheaper and superior to the Rads
by Jim Weatherwax
Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:38 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] UNC Slalom, April 25-27, 2008
Replies: 4
Views: 7632

UNC

Signup is up on the Contest Calendar

Major Changes...
GS is now a dual on Windsor (thanks Fluitt)
Race is a ISSA sanctioned Main[/u]
by Jim Weatherwax
Sat Jan 12, 2008 4:27 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] US Nationals
Replies: 56
Views: 59672

Morro Bay is an awesome road trip...lots of places to camp within a few miles of town. On another note: You mistakenly put a "W" in front of AXE...and you forgot yhe "E"! dont worry Kevin all the racing members of the WAX ARMY know how to spell... we are coming to kick some AXE and for quality boar...
by Jim Weatherwax
Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] US Nationals
Replies: 56
Views: 59672

WAX ARMY ROADTRIP....
stoked!!!
by Jim Weatherwax
Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] East Coast Race (Again): What's Going To Happen?
Replies: 10
Views: 10777

april 25, 26 and 27 2008
by Jim Weatherwax
Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:37 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] East Coast Race (Again): What's Going To Happen?
Replies: 10
Views: 10777

We plan on submitting the UNC slalom race (first ever College backed 3 day race!) as a main status race.
by Jim Weatherwax
Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:14 pm
Forum: Pocket Pistol
Topic: FADELL PRO MODEL
Replies: 37
Views: 45306

here is one for all the guys from the west coast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QZtywRfgN4
by Jim Weatherwax
Thu Dec 13, 2007 4:18 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] UNC Slalom, April 25-27, 2008
Replies: 4
Views: 7632

[2008] UNC Slalom, April 25-27, 2008

April 25, 26 and 27 2008 The UNC Longboard Club and COSS present Single lane GS Dual Lane TS Dual Lane Hybrid On and around the University Of Northern Colorado Campus, Greeley, Colorado.... The University is totally behind this one, its going to be a blast. The last 2 years we ran Tight and Longboar...
by Jim Weatherwax
Mon Dec 10, 2007 2:52 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] US Nationals
Replies: 56
Views: 59672

If its in July we (family) are road tripping it and camping somewhere close....
Come on Goad...load up the family, it will be a blast
by Jim Weatherwax
Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:46 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] US Nationals
Replies: 56
Views: 59672

2008 mains

Id like to see the wonder kids and G-Pap do the COSS Open for the Colorado Main...it was a well run fun race The only problem I see with the Nationals being so late in the season is the fact that Morro isnt easy to get to cheap(Fly to LA and rent a car, then drive a few hrs?)....If its earlier in th...
by Jim Weatherwax
Sat Dec 01, 2007 3:19 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: No More Six-Wheelers At ISSA-Sanctioned Slalom Races
Replies: 52
Views: 39791

6 wheels

Guys..cant this end now, the voting is over The voting is done...Maybe you should have voted more often!!! progress wont stop, energy can now bw focused on making the best components to make a 4 wheel, unlimited (probably no more than 4) trucked skateboard with toe stops and prototype parts. The mem...
by Jim Weatherwax
Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:36 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Any Skaters in Vegas?
Replies: 3
Views: 5223

VEGAS

Bring your park/pool setup
lots of fun sk8n in Vegas..
Pools and parks galore
by Jim Weatherwax
Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:38 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 685745

Points

My son got all my worlds points, somehow he got the name WAX tied into his name. I emailed Corky and he was very helpful, and will adjust it for the next update. Just let him know whats wrong and he will graciously fix any misunderstandings.
by Jim Weatherwax
Fri Nov 02, 2007 2:40 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Europe 2008 - Statuses and Championships
Replies: 95
Views: 89260

J Rad for clarification The picture of the COSS open you are refering to...that was taken before the ramps were even set up...it was well before anybody (including 1/2 the racers) showed up I think that hill would probably make you manhood shrivel. It was the fastest TS raced this season...and a scr...
by Jim Weatherwax
Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:45 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: Europe 2008 - Statuses and Championships
Replies: 95
Views: 89260

J Rad I am sensing from the bs you seem to project onto these forums that you may have a brother, possibly a twin in Canada... Is your last name Watson? Find an real venue for a race, then go for a main status, stop making promises that will fall apart less than 1 month from the true race date... I ...
by Jim Weatherwax
Fri Oct 19, 2007 3:31 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update Section 2 (Introduction)
Replies: 6
Views: 6793

That is a great idea, the rules need to grow with the sport, as long as they are not used to wrangle the direction of the sport to suit the agenda of any 1 person or group. There should be a racer wide vote at the end of each season to form the rules for the next year. Maybe a system could be devise...
by Jim Weatherwax
Fri Oct 19, 2007 2:58 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 105242

Rons question

Ron good point ( i hope Pat doesnt see this an an attack twords you, I am just addressing your question, like in the post he deleted) If someone isnt allowed to make something that doesnt break the mold of Lean steer, 2 trucks, 4 wheels, no bindings etc. (yes Chris, I know that hasnt been decided ye...
by Jim Weatherwax
Fri Oct 19, 2007 2:15 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 105242

My Last Post

Pat my last post was not written as an attack, please change the name I adressed it to to gang, people or slalom skateboarders of planet eart and re post it, I believe it held a very valuable point. and the person whose name was used was for an exampe , not as a target and the point goes for everyon...
by Jim Weatherwax
Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:43 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 105242

Wheels

oh
by Jim Weatherwax
Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:49 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 105242

Rules

We now have a basic rule drafted that states the definition of a skateboard....1 deck, 2 trucks and 4 wheels, lean steer, no bindings etc. If this is the format the racers have to work with, we should not impede on the guys who are designing things to make that chosen format be the best it can be......
by Jim Weatherwax
Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:08 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: SLIDE CLINIC
Replies: 13
Views: 15362

UPC in COSS land

Gang

there is one last COSS hurrah on a few weeks...
I hope some of you can make it out for the fun

last chance to grab big points if that sort of crap floats your boat too!!
by Jim Weatherwax
Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:58 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Good Luck At Nationals
Replies: 3
Views: 6617

Sorry to hear you cant make it Curt...

Trish and Bob..travel safe...and bring Kevin if you can....what about Scott?
If you happen to see Ranier Ale on the way, I will gladly pay you for a few cases....

Stoked to sk8 with you soon
by Jim Weatherwax
Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:32 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: WOOD DECKS FOR MAY
Replies: 46
Views: 57879

PAVEL WOOD

They have arrived.... $65 plus shipping I have both the GOG and the Texas Outlaw for sale.... PM or Email to Jimwax@mac for details these boards are sick!!! the TechnoGroove laminates make these super stiff and durable.....and its under the board where it was designed to be, so youi will be able to ...
by Jim Weatherwax
Fri Aug 10, 2007 2:02 pm
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: updates on availability
Replies: 79
Views: 90521

front GOG

there are several new black fronts available

PM or email jimwax@mac.com for details
by Jim Weatherwax
Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:06 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: THURSDAY NIGHT SESSIONS - 2007
Replies: 29
Views: 31849

Nationals

So how many of my friends from the land of Mormons (and Idaho) are coming to Nationals?
cant wait to sk8 with all of you soon....
by Jim Weatherwax
Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:48 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 81745

wow, now the mighty PSR chimes in Karl is a slalomer, not a skateboarder....(hell, I have several friends in Colorado who are fast slalomers, but not skateboarders Goad is a skateboarder, Hackett is a skateboarder, Donald is a skateboarder, Chicken is a skateboarder, , Richie is a skateboarder, Chap...
by Jim Weatherwax
Sat Jul 14, 2007 4:59 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 81745

HAHAHA

well, this is the PM i got from Mr Smart (who has since deleted his post like a pussy) "I do what I can for a sport that I barely participate in. I'm twice the skater that you ever were or will be. Go f#@k yourself." Ill ask the kids and all the racers at the event local I am putting on today if the...
by Jim Weatherwax
Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:40 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 81745

Choad = Troy Smart

Its fools like Troy that keep Slalom so fun and flourishing... He does so much for the sport!!!! youve got to be kidding me ...you are the fawking chode This sport needs to be taken back by skateboarders if it will ever really grow, and you my friend (and Karl for that matter) are not skateboarders....
by Jim Weatherwax
Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:33 am
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: GOG in Hannover
Replies: 15
Views: 20332

GOG in the USA

Last time I heard, Bola at AllBoards has fronts for sale, maybe even a rear or 2
by Jim Weatherwax
Tue May 15, 2007 4:13 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: THURSDAY NIGHT SESSIONS - 2007
Replies: 29
Views: 31849

Thanks guys...I had a great time...loved the hills...

you all know that you have a place to stay in CO...

and dont forget, the Coloraod Cup Solsticce Jam..
by Jim Weatherwax
Fri May 11, 2007 3:18 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: THURSDAY NIGHT SESSIONS - 2007
Replies: 29
Views: 31849

So stoked...yet I wish Martin could be there too (as well as Trish)
see you guys saturday...bringing a ts/hybrid and GS rig
by Jim Weatherwax
Fri May 11, 2007 2:34 am
Forum: Airflow
Topic: So...
Replies: 59
Views: 78675

Ramon wrote "Yeah Wax, that sounds pretty reasonable. Would it be more confortable if the trucks came along with 2 spare nuts already? (rhetoric question) rmn" Main problem for most still is if their front truck is standard, and the back is metric problems can occour if not being cautious during whe...
by Jim Weatherwax
Thu May 10, 2007 1:48 pm
Forum: Airflow
Topic: So...
Replies: 59
Views: 78675

nothing against Metric, hell, 50% of the machines that I work on have metric nuts/bolts/bearings/shafts etc

Its just so much simpler for US riders to get SAE hardware at local skateshops or hardware store, thats all, no performance difference
by Jim Weatherwax
Thu May 10, 2007 3:12 am
Forum: Airflow
Topic: So...
Replies: 59
Views: 78675

Martin wrote "Airflow vs. Splitfire... the only thing i can say is that gary fluitt bought 10 Airflow OS trucks about in 2004. then we didn't here anything from him ever again. half a year later he released his own truck which basically looks like an airflow." Looks can be decieving...the pivot on t...
by Jim Weatherwax
Thu May 10, 2007 3:05 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: THURSDAY NIGHT SESSIONS - 2007
Replies: 29
Views: 31849

sat

Ill be there...
cant wait....
by Jim Weatherwax
Sun May 06, 2007 1:16 am
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: REAR TRUCK PICTURES
Replies: 59
Views: 78396

gog/split

I wont go into the details deeply, but I have switched to all front GOG's except for my superg (36inch with a 24.5inch wheelbase) I still like the Split better for superfast, big lines Rear...I have 1 GOG rear on my main hybrid...and plan on getting one on my supertight sled as well.... I am running...
by Jim Weatherwax
Mon Apr 30, 2007 2:23 pm
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: G.O.G. RACER X ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 37596

Racer X rear

I spent a few hours on mine yesterday, and I must say its an awesome truck...
lots of drive, yet super quick

Frank and Don have a winner for sure!!!!
by Jim Weatherwax
Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:49 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] G.O.G. IN GERMANY at the 22nd of APRIL
Replies: 175
Views: 202022

each new Pavel I see is the coolest one youve ever made....

I have yet to meet a Pavel I didnt like!!!!
but then of course, I havent had one on the podium above me since I started riding them!
by Jim Weatherwax
Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:25 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: New Slalom Spots?
Replies: 18
Views: 21090

Utah Cones

Curt, Trish, Bob and gang

I will be in SLC on 5/12 if anybody wants to get togeather and do some sk8n....

TS, Hybrid, GS, Super G....you name it, just tell me where and when, I will pack the right stix and would love to come play
by Jim Weatherwax
Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:18 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Bearing discussion
Topic: bones
Replies: 4
Views: 8927

Bearings

Dont forget Khiro Bob's offering...NITRO Bearings...
fast as hell, Racer-x model coming out soon...
I ride only Rons and Nitro now for racing
by Jim Weatherwax
Tue Apr 17, 2007 2:33 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Geezer X modified Bennetts
Replies: 23
Views: 24539

Bennetts

SICK....
nice work boys
by Jim Weatherwax
Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:53 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: NEW RIDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 21950

HELL YES...CONGRATS to CB and PAVEL/GOG