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by Chris Barrett
Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:41 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: 90mms on a skurf
Replies: 4
Views: 9338

Yes, the bolts are LARGE and in CHARGE on that board. They don't touch anything, so I didn't bother hackin em down. lais·sez faire is how I roll. Brat? Which brat? I guess you mean the board! Well, I really liked the splits, but I just couldn't get into the front one, I think I just don't have enoug...
by Chris Barrett
Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:46 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: 90mms on a skurf
Replies: 4
Views: 9338

90mms on a skurf

Here's my current slal-er setup, Skurfskates CF-102 "Aztec". -30 inches, by 8.5. -W concave -S-camber -Splitfires 90mm, Rear 30° r1 plate, front 60° comp 2. 5 degree wedge. Rear unwedged. Khiro White bushings (insert boardside, barrel up) upfront, and blue in rear. -Manx, 80/88a split duro http://ls...
by Chris Barrett
Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:46 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: winter candy
Replies: 4
Views: 6924

woah, thats an aboslutely beautiful graphic!
by Chris Barrett
Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:43 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

Joe Iacovelli wrote:Start a new thread.
Apply For Prime Status.
Brew up some sweet tea. And tell the folks at the Waffle House I'm sorry, jeez.

Joe
hahaha, hey joe, your punishment is a date with the hair-witch.
by Chris Barrett
Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:42 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: 2nd Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup *NEW UPDATE 10/05/06*
Replies: 19
Views: 32614

can't wait!
by Chris Barrett
Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:53 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: anonymous e-mails
Replies: 5
Views: 6581

woah, such drama. I like your philosophy!
by Chris Barrett
Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:51 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

so what were the results?
by Chris Barrett
Mon Nov 07, 2005 9:06 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

here are all my pics from the weekend, the small ones are thumbnails for the movies I took, which I'll put up momentarily :D enjoy!

http://lsv.stylesunknown.com/directive0 ... iecup.html

(civ's telling me it doesn't work for him...)
by Chris Barrett
Mon Nov 07, 2005 8:56 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: What are your goals for 2006?
Replies: 67
Views: 78209

Rob Sydia is my goal... if I can catch up to that bastard I'll be happy :D
by Chris Barrett
Mon Nov 07, 2005 7:41 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

WOW Marion had the best prepped race I've ever been to. I envy the community of skateboarders, the DHB's, that I met this weekend. Cool bunch of guys, a time capsul of a 1950's town, lots of spectators that stuck with us, fun courses, and a world class GS today. I'll post something witty tomorrow, ...
by Chris Barrett
Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:35 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

Yah its a real shame I can't learn more tricks from kebbekwas in NC. But I guess it would be kinda selfish to expect 3 sessions with them in your first season!
by Chris Barrett
Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:59 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

Marion Karr wrote:Dudes,
Dudes, I am just waiting on the guy with the backpack from the Twilight Zone to come around the corner any time........
haha, loved that image.
by Chris Barrett
Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:34 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: jonathan harms
Replies: 7
Views: 9154

beautiful shot!
by Chris Barrett
Tue Nov 01, 2005 6:52 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Remember playing MOUSE TRAP as a kid?
Replies: 12
Views: 18364

Re: Another good online video

This is actually pretty good. It's a real brain teaser. The headline (not sure if it's German or Dutch) reads "find three differences between these two pictures." Once you do, you click on a button and it reveals if you are correct: http://members.home.nl/saen/Special/Zoeken.swf It's not as simple ...
by Chris Barrett
Tue Nov 01, 2005 6:25 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: 100 Cones Canuck Stylie!
Replies: 6
Views: 8568

100 Cones Canuck Stylie!

Can you smell the maple? Weather was so cold, some cones were shattering on contact! Mike Cividino (Civ) Robert Sydia (TorontoSK8) Chris Barrett (Directive0) Becca (bex) - A newcomer to the sport, has only really been running cones for a couple weeks! The camera stops recording the whole way through...
by Chris Barrett
Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:24 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

just a few days left to chalks up and props away, I'm freaking out. Haven't got any of my boards out of press cept my DH which is experimental (for me) at best, still need to get my drivers license (passport went through the wash, so I want a backup), and GRIPTAPE... damn forgot griptape! Anyways, c...
by Chris Barrett
Thu Oct 20, 2005 8:39 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Race recommendations for a newb
Replies: 6
Views: 6901

ERIN! Come to ottawa next summer, it was my first race and it ruuuuuled. Spend a weekend sleeping in a skatepark and learn from the pros! The toronto group is trying to organize something too, so who knows.
by Chris Barrett
Thu Oct 20, 2005 7:57 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Wanted Trimmed and Stock Tracker Stimulators
Replies: 3
Views: 3736

Civ is selling a set or two, karl.
by Chris Barrett
Thu Oct 20, 2005 1:49 am
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: AXE II Comparison Photo's
Replies: 9
Views: 11931

tubular, thanks ron ;)
by Chris Barrett
Wed Oct 19, 2005 9:12 pm
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: AXE II Comparison Photo's
Replies: 9
Views: 11931

Chris - The concave is about 1/2 inch deep on the Axe II. What I mean if if you put a straight edge across the board at the concave section, and measure in the middle, you'll get the 1/2 half inch. Ron perfect, exactly what I wanted two know. Is the concave linear or curved? I ask cause the one I s...
by Chris Barrett
Wed Oct 19, 2005 4:35 am
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: AXE II Comparison Photo's
Replies: 9
Views: 11931

how deep is the concave on an axe?
by Chris Barrett
Fri Oct 14, 2005 6:20 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: what is Cross Country ?
Replies: 5
Views: 7798

wow, a cross country obstacle course sounds pretty cool. Someone should (and probably did) develop that further!
by Chris Barrett
Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:39 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

Re: Last Canadian Signing In

Robert Sydia wrote:Marion:

Hotels booked, flights arranged - totally psyched to race.

Ready for the Maple Syrup Party!!!!!!

All the best,

Rob
We should TOTALLY bring some authentic Can-Syrup. Maybe some bryan addams too? Or Celine Dion?
by Chris Barrett
Thu Oct 13, 2005 5:17 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

"my ships in anchor my suitcase packed, got a one way ticket aint comin back."

Alls green here guys, rooms booked, plane's chucked, just gotta get my boards outta the vac bag and cut! suuuuper psyched.
by Chris Barrett
Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:38 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 666 Registered Users? Is This A Sign of the Apocalypse?
Replies: 2
Views: 3720

quite possibly one of the funniest plugs I've ever read.
by Chris Barrett
Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:16 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: Naphte Magazine Meeting Video
Replies: 4
Views: 6832

Thanks Wesley! Rick Brassard (white helmet, blue sweatshirt, with mustache) was the guy who built and supplied the ramp. And did a great job! He just started slaloming with us this summer and got totally stoked on it. He spent $20 on it and used wood and pipes he had laying around in his garage. It...
by Chris Barrett
Tue Oct 04, 2005 11:16 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

HOTEL INFORMATION Hotel Name: Best Western AAA property Hotel Rate: $49.95 includes full breakfast Hotel Location: I-77 Exit 49-A in Statesville Hotel Phone Number: 704-881-0111 Notes: When making you reservation say you are with the Downhillbillies in order to receive the discounted group rate. Ch...
by Chris Barrett
Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:25 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

SLALOM AIR IS GO:

wether or not Civ and Rob are coming via it is not confirmed. We will be arriving at Statesville Airport and would appreciate advice on:

-where to get a rental car
-a good hotel to stay
-some stuff for my rents to do while down there.

Thanks guys.
by Chris Barrett
Tue Oct 04, 2005 6:55 am
Forum: Pavel
Topic: WATCH IT GROW-THE FACTORY BOWL
Replies: 51
Views: 71323

Theres a beautiful aesthetic to it as a bare skeleton, sorta looks like some new age spider web installation piece.
by Chris Barrett
Thu Sep 29, 2005 5:25 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

Should I bring a mission specific DH board, or will a simple gs board do?
by Chris Barrett
Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:15 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: not really slalom,but,why is it that i get terribly pissed..
Replies: 9
Views: 10296

Mike Cividino wrote:after all, were animals too.
Funny, everyone always taught me you were a machine, civ. ;)
by Chris Barrett
Wed Sep 28, 2005 12:34 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: not really slalom,but,why is it that i get terribly pissed..
Replies: 9
Views: 10296

watching my dog of 15 years slowly slip away was both the most horrible and beautiful memory I'll keep with me always.
by Chris Barrett
Tue Sep 27, 2005 5:14 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

whoops, my bad. Thanks Wes!
by Chris Barrett
Tue Sep 27, 2005 12:26 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

SOOLID, looks like fun! I'd like to see a link of the GS hill, I hear its a doozy.
by Chris Barrett
Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:32 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

hahahah, ooooh I hit a nerve... a sore spot even. Youchie ;) C'mon rob, you know I was just expressing my respect and admiration the only way I know how; with random outbursts of passive-agressivism. :( No need to torch the newb... Man I hope everything works out for this race (as far as me getting ...
by Chris Barrett
Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:54 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

Eddy Martinez wrote:W T keep that Fosters on ICE Bro. Gumby and I are doing the road trip. Got to check with Marcos, Will J and Brandon and hope that they are up for the challenge. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.
SWEET! Hope I see you cats there!
by Chris Barrett
Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:22 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Cf-105 Skurfskate, (suggestions/consulting)
Replies: 6
Views: 9069

Re: Paul's Addendum

Hey, I also started thinking that by riding with my feet pretty much over the truck, camber was'nt doing a thing for me except making my feet wander toward the ends and make the deck slower reacting, and since I wasn't flexing the deck, a flat stiff but concave deck did me the most good. If you are...
by Chris Barrett
Sat Sep 17, 2005 7:40 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Cf-105 Skurfskate, (suggestions/consulting)
Replies: 6
Views: 9069

Re: Deck Suggestions

Hey, I think you're on a good track. Check out the deck I ride from www.subsonicskateboards.com under the "future" icon. Your shape and my shape share a lot of similar "footing" aspects which I think is very important. Keep the shape, keep the concave (I would recommend staying within 5/16" of conc...
by Chris Barrett
Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:19 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Trekkies?
Replies: 0
Views: 3039

Trekkies?

Did I hear someone say they were a trekkie/Trekker on here? If so.. which trek?
by Chris Barrett
Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:59 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Cf-105 Skurfskate, (suggestions/consulting)
Replies: 6
Views: 9069

Cf-105 Skurfskate, (suggestions/consulting)

http://lsv.stylesunknown.com/directive0/skurf/Images/cf-102b.jpg So I'm in the design phase of the board I'm planning to bring to North Carolina in november, I have some questions that I thought maybe I could pick your brains to answer. I'm aiming at making this a hybrid board, as I want to limit t...
by Chris Barrett
Fri Sep 09, 2005 8:06 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 269732

If everything works out, the canadians (atleast the ontarians) might be flying Air-Slalom.

Image
I call shotgun ;)
by Chris Barrett
Wed Sep 07, 2005 3:51 am
Forum: Canada
Topic: Board Meeting 2005
Replies: 1
Views: 4072

you're really pimping this event, bro. See you there ;)
by Chris Barrett
Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:27 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Remember playing MOUSE TRAP as a kid?
Replies: 12
Views: 18364

actually, it was done in thousands of takes and strung together, and the only computer graphics utilized was to stitch the takes together seamlessly. The guy who did this commerical does tons of installation pieces like this, and its just FREAKING mindblowin.
by Chris Barrett
Thu Aug 25, 2005 8:09 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: Top Challenge Slalom?
Replies: 8
Views: 10905

weak...
by Chris Barrett
Wed Aug 24, 2005 5:29 am
Forum: 2006 World Championships - Brixlegg, Austria
Topic: 2006 BRIXLEGG: WHO'S THE RULER (WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS?)
Replies: 31
Views: 40596

thats absolutely EPIC
by Chris Barrett
Thu Aug 18, 2005 2:49 am
Forum: Canada
Topic: Slalomers in Toronto
Replies: 27
Views: 34620

Tod Oles wrote:Think about Chi-Town though....I don't think it would take much effort to get Civ and Chris back there ;-)

Tod

I can't speak for Civ, but I would go back in a freakin heartbeat. That was one of the greatest experiences of my life. :D
by Chris Barrett
Wed Aug 17, 2005 6:45 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: Top Challenge Slalom?
Replies: 8
Views: 10905

I'm for SURE coming to cheer on some of the toronto racers, but I have a severe lack of balls so I'm not racing DH. I really wanted to hit up the slalom tho. I dunno if I'll still be around on monday, but we'll see.
by Chris Barrett
Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:34 am
Forum: Canada
Topic: Slalomers in Toronto
Replies: 27
Views: 34620

Re: LemonBoy

Robert Sydia wrote:Us Canadian's need to stick together - there aren't too many of us.

Rob
and even fewer firearms ;)

arf arf arf. i kid.

So rob, I come back tommorow from my cottage, I hope we can get some more slalom in. I just finished a prototype I'd like to shakedown.
by Chris Barrett
Sat Aug 13, 2005 8:24 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: toe stops
Replies: 1
Views: 3710

I noticed a big improvement in my form when I was able to keep my stance consistent. I just used a spacer and mounted a piece of hardware upside down with the nut on top. Used the front left hole upfront and the back right in back, I ride regular.
by Chris Barrett
Fri Aug 12, 2005 9:45 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: Top Challenge Slalom?
Replies: 8
Views: 10905

Top Challenge Slalom?

Hey, anyone know whats gonna go down in terms of conecaine in montreal?

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