TO the WINNERS OF THE AMERICAN CUP:
I'm going to wait another week and a half to send you the trophies and Schwag. I'm headed out of town at the moment and can't get them shipped till I get back. Sorry for the delay.
gary
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- Fri Jan 14, 2005 4:04 am
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2004] ACSS winners: Trophies info
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3153
- Fri Jan 14, 2005 3:51 am
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2004] Announcing the American Cup
- Replies: 19
- Views: 23819
loosers
Troy- enjoyed your post. I wish more people in this sport had a sense of humor.
- Tue Jan 11, 2005 8:15 am
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2004] Announcing the American Cup
- Replies: 19
- Views: 23819
American Cup Division Winners
<center><img src="http://www.asphaltplayground.com/images/trophies_low.jpg"></center><br>I have to apologize for the incredible lameness on my part in getting these awards out to all the different divisions that took part in the 2004 American Cup Series. I've finally had a chance to get the points s...
- Mon Jan 03, 2005 4:55 pm
- Forum: Split-Fire
- Topic: Asphalt Playground Split-Fire 107mm
- Replies: 44
- Views: 73730
90mm
ETA is unsure, but I'm hoping for about 6 weeks. Will keep you posted on this site.
- Thu Dec 30, 2004 8:10 pm
- Forum: Split-Fire
- Topic: Asphalt Playground Split-Fire 107mm
- Replies: 44
- Views: 73730
Soft vs Hard
Hey Chris, The rationale behind the soft bushing is really a question of rebound. Harder bushings just feel a bit dead to me. My 175lb frame seems to work bettter with softer bushings, but that's just me. I tend to hunch a bit too much and get most of my pump from the mid-section. I'm also coming of...
- Tue Dec 21, 2004 6:16 pm
- Forum: Split-Fire
- Topic: Asphalt Playground Split-Fire 107mm
- Replies: 44
- Views: 73730
Now with Khiro
I did a lot of testing this fall with bushings, and though I love the old Tracker Stimulators, you have to grind the hell out of them to make them fit on a standard kingpin, and to reduce their mass enough to be really quick. So I went searching for a suitable replacement for the Stims and I found t...
- Tue Nov 30, 2004 2:04 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2004] Announcing the American Cup
- Replies: 19
- Views: 23819
Regional cut
John, Below are the final standings, after the whole equal 3rd deal from the Worlds with Regional winners to third place,based on my understanding of where guys are from. Regions are Northwest, Calif, Rocky Mtn, Midwest, NE, Mid-Atlantic, and South East. The numbers preceeding the name are (rank, pt...
- Fri Nov 12, 2004 7:27 pm
- Forum: Split-Fire
- Topic: Asphalt Playground Split-Fire 107mm
- Replies: 44
- Views: 73730
Split-Fire 107
Hey Guys- The Split-Fire is up on <a href="http://asphaltplayground.com/trucks.html">AsphaltPlayground.com.</a> You can order it as a Complete with RTX and Khiros for $99, or as a hanger only for $89. Comes with additional spacers. <br><img src="http://asphaltplayground.com/images/trucks/split-fire/...
- Fri Oct 29, 2004 5:46 am
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2005] US Races
- Replies: 27
- Views: 30532
American Cup
Wes, see my earlier email to you. Red Clay was invited in 04 and declined. Same gig in 05 I reckon. Dave G, Anything post Morro Bay is not likely as we want to conclude at Morro Bay, at the Worlds. July could work, but we have Hood then. A lot of guys have asked to limit it to 6 races (12 individual...
- Thu Oct 28, 2004 8:52 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2005] US Races
- Replies: 27
- Views: 30532
2005 American Cup Series
This is how it is looking for the 2005 Season. The goal here is to move the races around a little bit, and have a nice cadence leading up to the worlds. There are A LOT more races than will fit into the series. This is still open for debate. If someone would like to have their race in the series, yo...
- Wed Jul 28, 2004 8:10 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2004] Announcing the American Cup
- Replies: 19
- Views: 23819
Rick, That would be correct if you were racing in the "A Class" in all events. Hood was broken into a an A Class and a B Class (in addition to being a smaller B Level event with 36 racers). La Costa was an A level event (50 or more riders) in addition to being broken into A and B classes of racers. ...
- Wed Jul 28, 2004 8:25 am
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2004] Announcing the American Cup
- Replies: 19
- Views: 23819
I've just updated the American Cup points and this is what I come up with below. Mind you this is after only half of the races in the series, but things are changing fast. The rules once again, you can take nine results to your final tally. So far there have been 5 races to count (1 Luna, 2 Hood, 2 ...
- Thu Jul 01, 2004 12:45 am
- Forum: 3dm
- Topic: Changing materials ?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 98021
And Dave, please excuse my "you're wrong" sarcasim. I can tell from your posts you have the capacity for humor, which was my intent. It never seems to come across to well on the internet. I should have learned that a long time ago. Next time I will lead with "Dave you ignorant slut". You're old enou...
- Thu Jul 01, 2004 12:40 am
- Forum: 3dm
- Topic: Changing materials ?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 98021
Donald, I don't know what to tell you. If I put 20 hours of slalom practice on wheels that were exclusively on the back truck with ANY 74a side set wheel, I would produce the same results. That goes for Stingers, Flashbacks, Manx, Kryptos, you name it. In 1984 I skated 2700 miles across the US in 27...
- Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:52 pm
- Forum: 3dm
- Topic: Changing materials ?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 98021
- Wed Jun 30, 2004 8:45 pm
- Forum: 3dm
- Topic: Changing materials ?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 98021
wheel defects
I probably handle more 3DM wheels than anyone in the US and I have to say that I've been pleasantly surprised by the quality and durability of the new colors and durometers. I've been running harder duro under the newest poor of wheels, and I'm seeing much more consistent color quality and fewer edg...
- Thu Jun 24, 2004 11:19 pm
- Forum: ISSA World Ranking
- Topic: [2004] World rankings: Overall
- Replies: 135
- Views: 178328
points
I haven't had time to catch up on this whole thread, but I have some thoughts to share. 1. You can't merge Ams and Pros into the same ranking system. Have you heard the term "Comparing apples to oranges"? They must be separated or the whole thing is irrelevant. Can you imagine World Cup Skiing ranki...
- Mon May 03, 2004 7:37 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Boston Races.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 28783
Sept in Boston
John - there is no race scheduled for the American Cup in September. The unfortunate cadence we have between races (or lack there of) is a result of throwing the cup together at the last minute, but I would love to see another East coast event make it into the Cup. September is perfect. Would love t...
- Mon May 03, 2004 7:31 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Contest Schedule 2004
- Replies: 54
- Views: 90178
Colorado Cup
Jani, Please add the Colorado Cup to your list for June 26th & 27th. Dual tight slalom at the Spyderco Hill, and Dual GS at CoorsTek. Prizes and Cash purse. More details and hill pictures soon. thanks, gary <Ed note: Colorado Cup added. /Jani > JG- Sept. 19 I turn 41. Nice day to be in a race in Bos...
- Mon May 03, 2004 7:26 pm
- Forum: Timing System
- Topic: Start methods
- Replies: 34
- Views: 41338
Start methods
Snagged this most excellent summary from the other site. Thanks Pat. Great discussion about starting techniques: What I learned: There are several ways to "force" a simultaneous start. Here they are in order of "most forceful" to "least forceful": 1) A physical restraint that holds the racer in plac...
- Thu Apr 29, 2004 12:08 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Who can build us some ramps for Da Farm?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 23793
- Wed Apr 28, 2004 11:09 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Who can build us some ramps for Da Farm?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 23793
ramps
Rumour has it that COSS is improving on the patented Byrd design start ramps with 2 x 6 construction. Contact Phil "Benedict Arnold" Plunket for details.
- Mon Apr 19, 2004 5:37 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Team Points
- Replies: 21
- Views: 20235
- Wed Apr 14, 2004 10:53 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2004] Announcing the American Cup
- Replies: 19
- Views: 23819
Points
Mike, Here's how the points distribution will work out for A level races (50 or more racers) and B level races (49 or fewer). Place. A Level/B Level 1. 200/132 2. 175/116 3. 160/106 4. 150/99 Equal 5th based on Qualifying 5. 141/93 6. 133/88 7. 126/83 8. 120/79 9. 115/76 Equal 9th based on Qualifyin...
- Mon Apr 12, 2004 10:44 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Team Points
- Replies: 21
- Views: 20235
Mike, Your team requires no introduction. We're looking forward to sending them packing. Noah has beat me in every GS we ever raced each other (WLAC & JPL) and he's no slouch in the TS as I remember. Luna has a little of both. I fear him, you, and Parsons. If you show up and race with COSS-killer t-...
- Mon Apr 12, 2004 8:00 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Team Points
- Replies: 21
- Views: 20235
ICK
Mike, My bad, ICK is formidable, and thanks for the reminder. I've lost to Ransom enough times that I should have remembered. I thought Parsons was Bahne and Heinle was Radikal. I guess that puts them on your sort of east coast anti-coss team. Hate is not a family value as we say here in Colorado. A...
- Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:57 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Team Points
- Replies: 21
- Views: 20235
teams
I think the team thing encourages some of the younger skaters to want to be on a team, which is a good thing. The COSS thing we have going is a regional group. Very supportive, and when we travel to races together, usually in Barker's truck, it's good commraderie. SSS and BLR are sort of the same th...
- Sun Apr 04, 2004 5:01 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Slalom for a Gimp
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15070
rehab
Brian, 6 weeks ago, I couldn't walk without a splint or a crutch. I'm certain that my rehab is way casual comparred to what you're going to have to do. But hang in there man, you'll be skating again before you know it. I have to agree with Claude. The bike is your friend. If you can't bear body weig...
- Sun Apr 04, 2004 4:43 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Team Points
- Replies: 21
- Views: 20235
Team Points
Hey John, good idea on teams. We could pretty easily include a Team award. Kenny and I already have the Roe vs. Pocket Pistol wager going on the other site. I think that use to be a big part of the ARA series. What teams are there now? Bahne BLR Radikal ROE SSS Some I'm not sure about.... FiberFlex?...
- Tue Mar 30, 2004 11:42 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Attn: Gilmour - Knee injury question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9639
Reconstruction Class
Winner of the Reconstruction Class will receive the "Lee Majors Memorial Award for Outstanding Performance by a reconstructed Slalom Racer" and this autographed poster.
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- Tue Mar 30, 2004 7:43 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Attn: Gilmour - Knee injury question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9639
ACL rebuild
Just had my ACL rebuilt here in Golden and I'm happy to report I've got 95% range of motion, pretty much all of my strength, and great stability in the joint. Learned a couple of interesting facts today. When you get a new ACL done, the grafted tendon can come from one of three places; A. Patellar t...
- Sat Mar 20, 2004 2:38 am
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2004] Announcing the American Cup
- Replies: 19
- Views: 23819
ACSS
Mike, Thanks for your support. You've got to be one of the most prolific racers in the country (next to Mollica). Seems like I see you everywhere.... I'll write up the points distribution rules and post them on skateboardracing.com next week. Pretty standard distribution for the single lane events a...
- Fri Mar 19, 2004 9:36 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2004] Announcing the American Cup
- Replies: 19
- Views: 23819
[2004] Announcing the American Cup
<center><img src="http://skateboardracing.com/images/american-cup_trans.jpg"><br> <br></center> I'd like to announce the formation of an official slalom series for the 2004 racing season. To continue the momentum established by the excellent work of FCR, and to foster a nation-wide competition we ha...
- Fri Mar 19, 2004 9:24 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: khiro (sad news inside)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3769
- Fri Feb 06, 2004 7:01 am
- Forum: Hardware & Bushings
- Topic: Toe Block
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8291
Toe Block
The TNR toe block is sweet. Very adjustable, clean, sano. I think they're $45. I'm going to get a couple, but in the meantime I made a couple of pretty effective adjustable toe blocks out of a two electrical conduit blocks and a 6" legnth of welding stock. I've only seen one guy duplicate this idea....
- Wed Jan 21, 2004 5:56 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Portable sk8 start ramps
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9982
Ricky- The only improvements I could recommend is a couple of latches on the side of the ramp to connect the S-curve to the platform section. Groveling under the ramp to bolt the sections together is kind of a drag. I don't know if a latch on the side would be strong enough to keep the sections toge...
- Wed Jan 21, 2004 12:57 am
- Forum: California
- Topic: WLAC Nov. 23, 2003
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9657
- Wed Jan 21, 2004 12:49 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Portable sk8 start ramps
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9982
- Thu Jan 08, 2004 5:12 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2004] US Championships 2004
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4785
Breck Sponsors
Just wanted to let everyone know that Jeff at Bozi Boards will be sponsoring Breck also. Check them out at <a href="http://www.boziboards.com"> Boziboards.com </a>
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- Wed Jan 07, 2004 8:41 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2004] US Championships 2004
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4785
US Championships 2004
<b><center>US Championships of Skateboard Racing August 20-22, 2004 Breckenridge, Colorado</b></center> Breckenridge is the US Championships for 2004. If you intend to capture a US title, make your plans for Breckenridge in August. Kenny, Palmer, Noah, Oyama, Kramer, Gordon, will be on hand to defen...
- Wed Jan 07, 2004 8:38 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Contest Schedule 2004
- Replies: 54
- Views: 90178
<b><center>US Nationals of Skateboard Racing August 20-22, 2004 Breckenridge, Colorado</b></center> Breckenridge is the US Nationals for 2004. If you intend to capture a US title, make your plans for Breckenridge in August. Kenny, Palmer, Noah, Oyama, will be on hand to defend their titles. Breck wi...
COSS 2004
Our final race of the 2003 season was on Nov. 8. We thought it was going to be too cold to race with temps in the 40's but it turned out perfect and it was one of the best days of racing we've had in a long time. 18 skaters entered the race. We had a big fast, technical GS with 75 cones and about 13...
- Wed Oct 01, 2003 1:23 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Rookie Of the Year - 2003
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11320
<b> Most Improved Award </b> This award has to go to Chris Barker. No questions. In 2002 this unknown from Colorado came to Avila with a few points in his pocket and didn't even qualify to race in the Men's Open class. DID NOT QUALIFY<b> So CB buys a Tway timer, another Pistola, and trains like a ma...
- Tue Jul 01, 2003 6:52 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Breckenridge Racer Pics
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2220
<p><img src="http://www.asphaltplayground.com/images/olson_gs.jpg" width="281" height="420" hspace="24" align="right"></p> <p><font color="#FFCC00" size="3" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Send five copies to my motha</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial, Hel...
- Mon Jun 30, 2003 6:13 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: July 5 Colorado Race
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4155
<div align="center"> <p><img src="http://www.asphaltplayground.com/1.jpg" width="124" height="61"> </p> <p><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Colorado Organization of Slalom Skateboarding Race 2, Saturday, July 5, 2003</strong></font></p> <p><strong><font size="1" face="Arial...
- Sat Jun 21, 2003 7:19 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Shoulder Injuries
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10409
Thanks for the compliment Ohm, but I'm no warrior. I'm a MORON. Try explaining to your orthopedic surgeon, who just discharged you from PT, when you come back narry a week later with a purple pectoral muscle, and a totally detached clavicle. THAT's idiocy. After my little medical novella above, what...
- Fri Jun 13, 2003 2:50 am
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [FCR 2003] THANKS
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2762
[FCR 2003] THANKS
Thank You I’ve been absent from this site for a while trying to catch up on work and family, but now that I’ve caught my breath I want to thank some people for their help. I’m bound to blow it and miss somebody, so I apologize in advance. First and foremost I want to thank all the racers that trave...
- Tue May 27, 2003 11:25 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [FCR 2003] Breckenridge High Peaks Drifter 2003
- Replies: 10
- Views: 20755
<b> Breckenridge Update </b> <B> Everyone who gets their entry fee to me before May 31 will recieve a limited edition Clint Eastwood High Peaks Drifter T-Shirt.</b><img src="http://www.asphaltplayground.com/images/HPD-T.JPG" align=right> I'm not printing shirts this year so this is your only chance ...
- Tue May 27, 2003 10:47 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Shoulder Injuries
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10409
After reading Wes' post about his shoulder I thought I should share something about the shoulder injuries I've endured. Maybe if you're nursing a sore shoulder you'll get something out of this. <b>I'm not a doctor but I play one on TV</b> I've no medical training other than EMT, so take the followin...
- Wed May 14, 2003 6:38 am
- Forum: RoeRacing
- Topic: Ridden a RoeRacing deck...post a review!
- Replies: 80
- Views: 127895
Brady, I've got my full tail Bonita (Eldorado) drilled with a 27" inner-to-inner hole, AND a 24" inner-to-inner hole. The second hole pattern didn't effect the tortional properties of the deck, but it sure allows me to pump the board in the flats. I can pump through 7' gates with the 24" set up. I h...