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by Chris Eggers
Mon Aug 25, 2003 12:28 pm
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: Various Course Diagrams For Public Consumption
Replies: 47
Views: 80966

--I'd still love to know where I placed...--

that´s easy: in the middle of the....(sorry)
easier: behind me... (sorry again)

no, Jadranko wrote me an email that he would send me a list today, Nothing happened yet. I am still hopeful though..........damn.
by Chris Eggers
Mon Aug 25, 2003 11:30 am
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: Various Course Diagrams For Public Consumption
Replies: 47
Views: 80966

I also thought this rule was stupid. I assume the reason is that the start procedure was slowed down in the past because one after the other of the racers made false starts resulting in a delay of the event this resulting in a complaint by the TV crews and a threat to lose advertising money. This co...
by Chris Eggers
Mon Aug 25, 2003 10:18 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 2003 Skate Across America For Lowe Syndrome
Replies: 32
Views: 86801

Jack and crew made all skateboarders proud. Thank you. Good luck with all future adventures. Chris
by Chris Eggers
Fri Aug 22, 2003 10:40 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Antibes, Euro Championships, 20-21 Sept
Replies: 40
Views: 47428

Thank you. one more question: are there any good skateparks in the area and/or vertramps?
by Chris Eggers
Thu Aug 21, 2003 10:09 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Antibes, Euro Championships, 20-21 Sept
Replies: 40
Views: 47428

Pierre, will there be start ramps for the slalom events?
by Chris Eggers
Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:49 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Possible Marketing Concept for SS.com
Replies: 2
Views: 4086

Personal opinion: Money and business destroyed the soul of skateboarding once (remember the people wanting to make money wth skateparks?) and it destroyed the soul of another sport related to us (snowboarding). I totally dig the idea of letting slalom skateboarding grow without much merchandising an...
by Chris Eggers
Tue Aug 19, 2003 12:48 pm
Forum: Germany
Topic: 1 year sennfeld slalom contest from now to 31.08.2004
Replies: 10
Views: 12135

Vorschlag:

13. oder 14. September entweder bei Bernhard oder bei Yoyo treffen. Wie wärs?
by Chris Eggers
Mon Aug 18, 2003 10:21 am
Forum: Germany
Topic: 1 year sennfeld slalom contest from now to 31.08.2004
Replies: 10
Views: 12135

I think Dani Powi is not a local and he is the current leader.........anyway, I will go for it someday, would be great to beat a local on his hometurf!
by Chris Eggers
Thu Jul 31, 2003 10:11 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 2003 Skate Across America For Lowe Syndrome
Replies: 32
Views: 86801

Hi Jack,

we have now also added the link to your newsticker website to http://www.sk8mag.de.

Good luck and look for the lumps in the roads!

Chris
by Chris Eggers
Tue Jul 29, 2003 4:01 pm
Forum: Sweden
Topic: Wednesday races in Stockholm
Replies: 11
Views: 13145

Pretty cool. I met Hans Gothberg in the Summercamp in 1984 I think. And in a Monster Mastership in Münster, Germany. Saw Tony Mag ride vert several times and loved his powerfull airstyle. Great that they try slalom. Keep them coming.
by Chris Eggers
Tue Jul 29, 2003 3:59 pm
Forum: Sweden
Topic: Wednesday races in Stockholm
Replies: 11
Views: 13145

Pretty cool
by Chris Eggers
Mon Jul 28, 2003 8:37 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Vlad gets Asphalt Surgery?
Replies: 24
Views: 19345

Every skater over 25 has a chin scar.
Welcome to the club, Vlad.
by Chris Eggers
Thu Jul 24, 2003 12:58 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Euro comps 2003 (schedule and US participation)
Replies: 61
Views: 63547

Remember when the Olympics really were Olympics? Not just a money making event? There were national contests and you had to qualify fighting against your people to determine the best of your country to represent all the others in the Olympics. I really like this idea, to get together the best from e...
by Chris Eggers
Thu Jul 24, 2003 9:46 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: Euro comps 2003 (schedule and US participation)
Replies: 61
Views: 63547

Michael, you did not get my point this time. If I would be able to race in Cologne (which I 80% cannot) you would be able to race me and be the winner of the race too if you get first place, but you would not be the German Champion because you are english. The German Champion will be the fastest Ger...
by Chris Eggers
Thu Jul 24, 2003 8:19 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 2003 Skate Across America For Lowe Syndrome
Replies: 32
Views: 86801

Jack!

Check the new start page of http://www.sk8mag.de and this:

http://www.sk8mag.de/contests/acrossAmerica/
by Chris Eggers
Thu Jul 24, 2003 7:43 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: Euro comps 2003 (schedule and US participation)
Replies: 61
Views: 63547

I just got an info from Axel Fischer concerning the German Champs in two weeks. There will be no one restricted from participation in this race, but as the race is set to determine the fastest German racer, there will be two different categories, an international one and a german one. Axel also stat...
by Chris Eggers
Wed Jul 23, 2003 10:07 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: Euro comps 2003 (schedule and US participation)
Replies: 61
Views: 63547

Boardercross http://www.madcow.ch this weekend. Come over Michael, I need my monthly beating you........
by Chris Eggers
Wed Jul 16, 2003 10:00 am
Forum: Germany
Topic: videoclip 1 training day dm :)
Replies: 4
Views: 6470

netter film bernhard.

warum fällst du eigentlich immer hin?
by Chris Eggers
Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:43 am
Forum: England
Topic: UK riders then - now
Replies: 7
Views: 9912

Nice legs, boys.............
by Chris Eggers
Mon Jul 14, 2003 11:39 am
Forum: England
Topic: UK riders then - now
Replies: 7
Views: 9912

Hm............please vote:

Do they look better now?

more sexy?

more experienced?

faster?

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by Chris Eggers
Mon Jul 14, 2003 9:29 am
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: Slalom poles
Replies: 14
Views: 20233

I tried a run at WLAC last year around these poles and it was no fun. I sucked to be honest.

Hey Michael, nice to finally see you here btw.
by Chris Eggers
Fri Jul 11, 2003 1:34 pm
Forum: Germany
Topic: pics of the race site in Cologne
Replies: 10
Views: 11673

Gefälle oder nicht?
by Chris Eggers
Wed Jul 09, 2003 10:08 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003] Gruningen - Pictures & films
Replies: 21
Views: 31205

Can´t watch them, sniff.............

Hans can you make a different format, or even better, send me a copy?
by Chris Eggers
Tue Jul 08, 2003 12:40 pm
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: 3dm test ramp
Replies: 10
Views: 14191

I think the curved transitions are better because you can really get a "pump" while rolling down. The angled transitions make that harder. It may be an advantage for transition oriented skaters, but on the other hand everyone can learn that. The FCR ramps were too low in my opinion (for Morro, not f...
by Chris Eggers
Fri Jul 04, 2003 11:25 am
Forum: Germany
Topic: Little Slalom-video from Berlin
Replies: 7
Views: 8847

Ok ansonsten wenns nix wird können wir ja echt so ein Trainingscamp machen wenn die Startrampen fertig sind und vielleicht haben wir ja bis dahin auch ne Zeitmessanlage.....
by Chris Eggers
Fri Jul 04, 2003 10:25 am
Forum: Switzerland
Topic: Slalom Skateboarding in schools?
Replies: 7
Views: 12126

Lauren, talk to your teachers and invite them to a race, show them that it is save and good for the overall condition and for the senses.

Good luck, chris
by Chris Eggers
Fri Jul 04, 2003 10:12 am
Forum: Germany
Topic: Little Slalom-video from Berlin
Replies: 7
Views: 8847

Ach ja, wie siehts denn da aus? irgendwelche neuen infos?
by Chris Eggers
Fri Jul 04, 2003 9:37 am
Forum: Germany
Topic: Little Slalom-video from Berlin
Replies: 7
Views: 8847

Wir müssten mal ein SER Trainingscamp machen!
by Chris Eggers
Fri Jul 04, 2003 9:15 am
Forum: Germany
Topic: Little Slalom-video from Berlin
Replies: 7
Views: 8847

super!

aber übt mehr offsets!

wäre gern dabei gewesen...........

chris
by Chris Eggers
Thu Jul 03, 2003 9:04 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Paris] Pictures & films
Replies: 20
Views: 43289

Hey finally the Paris report on sk8mag.de is online. Nice pics too!

http://www.sk8mag.de/contests/paris03/
by Chris Eggers
Wed Jul 02, 2003 8:24 am
Forum: Sweden
Topic: [2003] Köln 9-10 Aug, Svenskt deltagande
Replies: 9
Views: 11492

THe Latvian Team rode 29 hours to Grüningen one way so Malmö-Köln sound like a short trip.......
by Chris Eggers
Wed Jul 02, 2003 8:11 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003] Gruningen - Pictures & films
Replies: 21
Views: 31205

Well done Corky, very well done!
by Chris Eggers
Mon Jun 30, 2003 11:39 am
Forum: Switzerland
Topic: [Grüningen 2003] - preliminary results
Replies: 2
Views: 8806

All I have got. The rest is in need of some correction I think, I hope those are correct. I have not got the times and the rest. I do not want to comment this here..... Jani will post the Gesmer spread sheet used on Sunday. Thanks Jani. Pro tight Rank # 1 28 Luca Giammarco 2 70 Söderhäll Jani 3 65 M...
by Chris Eggers
Wed Jun 25, 2003 12:33 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: East Coast Slalomcross
Replies: 9
Views: 6595

Haha, Michael Stride did that unintentionally when he was forced to switch over to Paul Prices course in Grüningen on Sunday. He touched Pauls board with the nose of his own board and came down hard on his hip. Pretty scary fall.
by Chris Eggers
Tue Jun 24, 2003 8:55 am
Forum: Switzerland
Topic: My short report and first impressions on Grüningen
Replies: 7
Views: 12238

I promised a tight course, so it was one, Vlad. I looked down the road several times during the day, but you did not show up. This one was just for you. Shame on you. Next time I hope.

:smile:
by Chris Eggers
Tue Jun 24, 2003 8:45 am
Forum: Switzerland
Topic: Parallelslalom Race Grueningen, Schweiz 21./22. Juni 2003
Replies: 70
Views: 88220

Results will be posted today.
by Chris Eggers
Mon Jun 23, 2003 2:44 pm
Forum: Germany
Topic: Slalom on the Rhein?
Replies: 1
Views: 3792

Wow Karl, Koblenz is a white spot on our Slalom list, but who knows, there might be someone, we just have to find them. What do you think about posting in German? I think it would be nice. Chris
by Chris Eggers
Mon Jun 23, 2003 2:41 pm
Forum: Switzerland
Topic: My short report and first impressions on Grüningen
Replies: 7
Views: 12238

Had fun and a sunburn. My car looks like after a heavy bombing and my bones ache. I have memories of racing Jani and getting beat in the Tight by 1/100th with both of us having clean runs. My best head to head run ever. I remember getting distracted by the bikini wearing girls on their blankets next...
by Chris Eggers
Mon Jun 23, 2003 11:48 am
Forum: Switzerland
Topic: Parallelslalom Race Grueningen, Schweiz 21./22. Juni 2003
Replies: 70
Views: 88220

For the course info hungry: The tight was set by Chris Hart and myself. Chris H. later decided to start in the Am class because he did not make the course clean. The guy just goes all the way every time he rides, bammbammbamm, he does not brake or limit his push, so he was too fast in the end. The t...
by Chris Eggers
Mon Jun 23, 2003 7:44 am
Forum: Switzerland
Topic: Parallelslalom Race Grueningen, Schweiz 21./22. Juni 2003
Replies: 70
Views: 88220

Luca took the 1000 Sfr. Won both days and did his usual. You saw faces of disbelieve everywhere. More later.
by Chris Eggers
Fri Jun 20, 2003 10:55 am
Forum: Switzerland
Topic: Parallelslalom Race Grueningen, Schweiz 21./22. Juni 2003
Replies: 70
Views: 88220

Rafcing will start at 11 or 12 I think and we will start with the AMs and Girls and Juniors.
see you all! I am off in a few minutes!
by Chris Eggers
Wed Jun 18, 2003 11:51 am
Forum: Switzerland
Topic: Parallelslalom Race Grueningen, Schweiz 21./22. Juni 2003
Replies: 70
Views: 88220

The wheather for Grueningen for the weekend looks good!

http://wetter2.web.de/cgi-bin/web-de/we ... t.pl?ID=48

and what do you think of a sunset at 9.26 p.m.?

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by Chris Eggers
Tue Jun 17, 2003 1:40 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Deathbox Pool Series
Replies: 6
Views: 5830

Oh Vlad, if I ever win a slalom contest and you celebrate it with a warm beer I will take that as an offense........bah, warm beer....how can you stand that.
by Chris Eggers
Mon Jun 16, 2003 4:15 pm
Forum: Switzerland
Topic: Parallelslalom Race Grueningen, Schweiz 21./22. Juni 2003
Replies: 70
Views: 88220

just a quick note: The OK is working on a live coverage of the event on the internet. Stay tuned, the link will be displayed. So the slalom world can watch the event online. How cool is that?
by Chris Eggers
Wed Jun 11, 2003 9:43 am
Forum: Switzerland
Topic: Parallelslalom Race Grueningen, Schweiz 21./22. Juni 2003
Replies: 70
Views: 88220


Otherwise, can we find a practice session in Gruningen during Friday ?

Check out the race site on friday evening. Werkhof Areal in Grueningen. We will be there to make final preparations and skate a little. See you soon.
by Chris Eggers
Thu Jun 05, 2003 2:26 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Need tips on gas powered blowers
Replies: 21
Views: 16498

Ever thought about brooms? Save, use it anywhere, environmental friendly.

What are the best brooms? What is your favourite broom?
Do you have a special technique?

What do you like more? Tight Broom, Special Broom, or Giant Broom?
by Chris Eggers
Thu Jun 05, 2003 12:37 pm
Forum: Switzerland
Topic: Parallelslalom Race Grueningen, Schweiz 21./22. Juni 2003
Replies: 70
Views: 88220

As we are getting closer and closer to the race the organizing committee loaded another short film onto the website http://www.pscontest.ch to wet your appetite. It features great skaters like Sharon Sidlo, Jani Söderhäll, Gianluca Ferrero, Martin Siegrist, the new born Pro Edwin Brokman and many ot...
by Chris Eggers
Wed Jun 04, 2003 1:36 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Do you have a slalom Favorite?
Replies: 28
Views: 27323

I like the kind of course Patio described. Tight offset, off rhythm, flat or slope does not matter. What I don´t like are push starts, foot braking and straight courses that are too wide to pump.
by Chris Eggers
Wed Jun 04, 2003 1:26 pm
Forum: Sweden
Topic: [2003] Greuningen 21-22 Juni, Svenskt deltagande
Replies: 23
Views: 26429

Hans, take the train, its better than a car in Switzerland. Why in hell did you book to Geneve?
by Chris Eggers
Wed Jun 04, 2003 8:39 am
Forum: Switzerland
Topic: Parallelslalom Race Grueningen, Schweiz 21./22. Juni 2003
Replies: 70
Views: 88220

Yes you will not find many infos about Grüningen itself. It is a VERY small town/village. It is not far from Zürich, about 33 minutes by car, I think about 50 minutes or less by public transport. The hotel guys in Zürich will be able to tell you how to get there I am sure. Swiss public transport is ...

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