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Dan Mitchell

Here's what I want: Rec/Slalom kneepads, open back Rec/Slalom elbow pads Wrist guards I don't need custom sizing, but I'd like to give Bill the measurements and let him choose the size, since my current pads are department store fare and who knows how the sizes correspond. For wrist guards, I take a...

Dan Mitchell

Barry, I am in the market for new pads. (Elbow, knee, and wrist guards). I've been meaning to contact Bill, but I guess I'm a SLACKER. Anyway, like Wes, I'd prefer "open backs" on my knee pads, however they do not need to be super thick. Wes must fall....I mean skate...more than me ;). I'll be watch...

Dan Mitchell

The park and ride is the by far the best chouse. Fountainhead is only three and a half miles away from me as a crow flies. The major majotity lives north of th I95 south and capital beltway interchange and Its not fair to make them set in that traffic jam!!! It gets real bad on the weekends. Amen, ...

Dan Mitchell

Hey Eric,
Have you been successful putting straight 8mm axles in the metal Seismics?
If so, I can keep you busy for a while

Dan

Dan Mitchell

Yep, just throw them in. For bearings other than Biltin, I always removed and chucked one seal/shield as soon as I got them for easier cleaning and lubing.

BTW, the cleaner I have says Sonic, not ULTRAsonic. Sorry I misspoke previously. But it seems to work very well.

Dan Mitchell

Seth, I'd try Flashbacks in the 92 duro. Has anyone else been disappointed with the Gumballs? I got four 88a, four 78a and 2 84a. At a recent DC Outlaw Bozi Longboard race, I had 88's all around. Grip was terrific, but the course didn't require exceptionally grippy wheels. I put 83mm 78a Flywheels o...

Dan Mitchell

Thanks to everyone who offered advice, and to Gary for hooking me up.

I gotta say, it is so cool to be able to slalom again. Prior to the 1st DC series, my last race was in 1978.

We should all be thankful we are even doing this!!
I know I am.

Dan Mitchell

JD or somebody....
Any chance you can head up I-83 and pick me up?

Thanks

Dan Mitchell

I'm about 210-220, sometimes 225
The unlimited is to replace my Turner GS/H for an "all around" deck.
The Crossfire will be for TS.
I got a Chicken wing recently and really like the fuller shape.

I thought I was a pumper, but after seeing some really awesome racers, I don't know

Dan Mitchell

Hi all, I'm looking at two Roe PS decks, the Unlimited and the Crossfire. All the online vendors that I was able to find listed the flex as "MED/STIFF" or "ONE FLEX". Now, being a bigger guy, I'd like these decks as stiff as possible. Do I need to contact Gareth directly? Can the vendors help? How s...

Dan Mitchell

Mine was around $15.00 at Wal-Mart.

Dan Mitchell

Well, since no one else answered, here's what I do.

10 minutes in an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner, rinse,
dry with hair dryer, add lube and go.

Dan Mitchell

Gary,
It's the Park-n-Ride just off I-270. You can see it from the highway.
From the north I take exit 11, but I think it's exit 10 from the south.
Any locals have something more specific?

Dan Mitchell

If any of the DC guys would like to attend, I think that day is open for me. I can drive (from York) or share expenses.

Dan Mitchell

Nice first slalom setup. Watch out for wheelbite in front. You may need an extra riser, or trim the front ala Tim Keasbey. He is a registered user here so you can find his e-mail if you have questions.

Dan Mitchell

Jack,
Welcome, brother. Come again. It's not how high you place, it's how much fun you have

And I love to see youngins actually rolling and turning.

Dan Mitchell

Good luck, Jani!
Everyone, please be patient

Dan Mitchell

On 2003-10-10 21:39, Michel Temoche wrote:
I know a couple of more challenging spots within a mile or so of P&R. I was saying P&R was practically flat a couple of years ago.

Mitch,
Glad you're recovering. Let's race at these more challenging spots(care to elaborate?)sometime.

Dan Mitchell

You tell 'im, Wes

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Dan Mitchell, aka PA Dan

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Dan Mitchell

Vlad, you should set the course(s) since you are the know-it-all God of all Slalom

.........Sorry, I made a BoBo !!!
Vlad, if you don't know what that means, ask me.
Remember people, Slalom racing is FUN.

Dan Mitchell

Hilarious, Joe

Henry, do you realize that that image will probably follow you well into your 40's !!!

HAHAHAHA!!!

Dan Mitchell

Jani,
Thanks for your hard work and dedication!

Dan Mitchell

Brian,
Just wanted to let you know I won't be making this race

Tammy will be away and I must stay home with the kids...er, dogs.
Congrats on your racing at Morro!!
Go BBR!!

Dan Mitchell

Glen,
works well w/ a cable modem. Damn...wish I could have been there.

Dan Mitchell

Pat, The only reason I can see for practicing in the wet is if you might race in the wet. In motorcycling, for example, it's good to know how your setup ( tires, brakes, etc.) works in the wet in case you need to run in the wet. In slalom skating, however, when racing in the rain rarely, if ever, oc...

Dan Mitchell

I agree with Slappy, park and street should not be included. Just the other day, I was thinking, it would be nice if we who attend the DC races regularly could present ourselves as a "team". (No WT, I'm not looking for free swag!). T-Shirts would be enough, I'd even pay for mine :smile: I just think...

Dan Mitchell

Some pics from the race are posted at

http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/slalomdc/lst

I should get the rest up this week. Anyone else want to add to the album, feel free.

PS, I think you need to join the group to see the photos.

Dan Mitchell

OK, got my directions printed. I used 1500 W St. NW on Mapquest. Wondering where I should look for a place to park? I have lots of boards and also 50 cones. PS, Thanks Anthony, hey are you a Bozi Team member? Can you hook me up with a 36". I promise to win a DC Longboard Slalom race with it :smile: ...

Dan Mitchell

OK, I think I can be there. Although to make it by 7:00 I'd have to leave before 5:00. That's AM!!! I'll do my best.

Dan Mitchell

Hey Jon, Lucky you to even have Lazers:) Back in the day here in the US, midtracks were pretty much the standard. Of course, we (I) were (was) a lot lighter then. You might want to try Tracker RTs/RTx or the new Seismics, or if you want to really want to blow some money, PVD's or Radikals. Try every...

Dan Mitchell

You go Wes!
Have a good time. Wish I could be there. Say hi to The guys for all of us.

Dan Mitchell

Adam,
Seems like a good move for the slalom community.

Dan Mitchell

On 2003-08-21 19:26, Hans Koraeus wrote:
John, I've always thought that flat is the challenge. Then we're talking pure pumping. Using hills is cheating.

Cheating, maybe.
More exciting and fun-definitely

Dan Mitchell

More pictures from 'Da Farm can be seen at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/slalomdc/

Untitled and unedited, but enjoy anyway.

PS. I think you need to join the group to view pictures

Dan Mitchell

Yes, but I just printed it and the images were there. Beats me why they didn't show up on Acrobat, but it looks great printed out.

Dan Mitchell

Wes, are there supposed to be pictures in the two boxes on page one?

I went to adobe and got all the updates available, but still just see two empty boxes.

Thanks to all who worked on this.

Dan Mitchell

Once again, 'Da farm was an awesome experience! Once again, the Hays' party was the best. Once again, we had to ride between the rains!! Thanks to all who helped out, I won't list names for fear of missing someone. I'll leave that to Tway...or someone with a better memory! _________________ Dan Mitc...

Dan Mitchell

Hey, could anyone loan (or rent) a vintage setup to me for 'Da Farm? My G&S Henry Hester with Midtracks and Park Rider 5's was stolen in 1982.

Feel sorry for me, pleeeease.

Dan Mitchell

Sorry I missed out today. Too much to do getting ready for the big W day. By the way, any of you guys who'd like to attend the pool party are welcome. Floor(sofa) space available for crashing. Just let me know. It is BYOB (No liability for my mom), the pool is cool, and the tunes, well I don't know,...

Dan Mitchell

Jam format sounds cool. But how does this work with dual(head to head) racing? Or does'nt it apply?

Dan Mitchell

Back to skating, waterbabies!

Anyone interested in practicing at the
Park-n-Race this Saturday?

Dan Mitchell

Sorry, all, I thought that Adam's post was directed at me.
After re-reading the entire topic, I do not beleive that was the case.

My apologies.

Dan Mitchell

I'm sorry, Howard, and Adam. I did not intend to put down the TTC. When I rode John Gilmour's prototype it was light years ahead of anything else available. I still have both of the ones I purchased, and they are a very good product. My opinion is just that, and I am far from a top pro contender. I ...

Dan Mitchell

Hey, Vlad (or anyone else). You're welcome to post pictures, vids, and/or messages at http://groups.msn.com/DCSlalom. Had one heck of a fun time Saturday. LBK is like a curse on me. I know I should whip his butt, but for some reason it seldom happens. Geezer-x, great close runs in quals, what happen...

Dan Mitchell

Joachim,
I didn't really notice a difference in performance, but there was a better fit, i.e. the kingpin was more centered in and perpendicular to the hole in the hanger.

Dan Mitchell

Wes, Apparently, unlike most of us, Curt actually leads a meaningful life, which means he can't always make the races. Good for me, since he and some of the other really fast guys weren't there today, and despite my severely lacking practice, i managed a 2nd and a 3rd. Brian will be posting full res...

Dan Mitchell

Henry,
If you have some kind of emergency and cannot get anyone else, my cell is 717-332 4991, home is 717-792-5272. I am about 1 1/2 hours from Gaithersburg, but you've got my numbers just in case.
Dan

Dan Mitchell

Joseph,
I think Wesley is talking about the Turner foam boards. For your GS/H you can just put "fender washers" under your bolt heads.
Unless, of course, you are as anal about such things as Wes.

Dan Mitchell

Glenn, I have two of the TTC's, but got a Chicken Indy a while back, due to wearing out pivot cups. My Indy was recalled so I put the TTC on the Indy base, and it was a MUCH better fit. I do not notice any major difference in "feel" when going from one to the other. I haven't ridden a Tracker offset...

Dan Mitchell

I am heading down tomorrow, but probably won't get there 'til around 1:00. See you then.

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