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by alavoine jean paul
Tue Jun 21, 2005 4:36 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Slalom Skateboard World Cup Grüningen 2005
Replies: 38
Views: 43805

I've had so much fun this week-end, why don't you guys (and girls) in Gruningen hold an event like this EVERY MONTH ? Thank you all (Jadranko, Chris, Jasna, all the Swiss team) so much for your great job under the sun (poor cone judges!), I had to leave early on Sunday so I missed the hugging ceremo...
by alavoine jean paul
Mon Jun 06, 2005 6:58 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 3-5, 2005
Replies: 87
Views: 87699

Congratulations Christophe, I told you home-made boards are the best.

I would have loved to be there with you guys, probably next year...
by alavoine jean paul
Fri May 27, 2005 9:38 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 3-5, 2005
Replies: 87
Views: 87699

Time heals all wounds Klangster.

Detlef I promise I'll try to come...
by alavoine jean paul
Sat May 21, 2005 8:41 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
Replies: 130
Views: 155426

NICE, VERY NICE!


Jean-Paul
by alavoine jean paul
Fri May 20, 2005 6:29 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] European Championships, Stockholm, July 15-17, 2005
Replies: 274
Views: 311037

Or should I bring my own inflatable boat ?
by alavoine jean paul
Fri May 20, 2005 6:24 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1027028

Wesley Tucker wrote:PEOPLE Magazine released this week it's List of "The World's Most Beautful People."

None of y'all are on it.
Have you really checked on the letter "A"???

JP aka the beautiful Popol.
by alavoine jean paul
Thu May 19, 2005 6:49 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] European Championships, Stockholm, July 15-17, 2005
Replies: 274
Views: 311037

I remember sleeping on a boat during the 1987 European Championship, does that kind of accomodation still exist ?
by alavoine jean paul
Thu May 19, 2005 6:45 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005 - Photos
Replies: 5
Views: 6454

Thanks for all the great pictures guys...


Approved by the Associated Berrichons.
by alavoine jean paul
Thu May 19, 2005 5:32 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Antibes International slalom, Sept 10-11, 2005
Replies: 118
Views: 130736

Don't worry Pierre we won't tighten our wheels. Would it be possible to have a good layer of concrete spread there to go even faster though??? I remember a slalom contest in Béton Hurlant which was held on a (quite fast) concrete surface, and I've been praising concrete surfaces ever since, for both...
by alavoine jean paul
Thu Apr 28, 2005 9:53 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
Replies: 130
Views: 155426

Etienne de Bary wrote:2 meters in Troca is not like 2 meters elsewhere.
...lots of people here still don't use Radikals ;)
WRONG


Some people here still use Lacadur trucks, no matter what...
by alavoine jean paul
Thu Apr 28, 2005 9:51 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
Replies: 130
Views: 155426

Marcus Seyffarth wrote:2 meters @ the straight is so nineties ;)
RIGHT
by alavoine jean paul
Thu Apr 28, 2005 9:42 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Trimmed 3dm Wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 6973

Good to know...
by alavoine jean paul
Thu Apr 28, 2005 9:40 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: sponsers
Replies: 6
Views: 6660

Congratulation for your good results in Munich Ramon. CU in Paris
by alavoine jean paul
Wed Apr 20, 2005 8:05 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] 6 Euro races in 1 month
Replies: 2
Views: 3758

That's : En Mai fais ce qu'il te plait... Pardon my french...
by alavoine jean paul
Thu Apr 14, 2005 8:18 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 30 years skateboarding anniversary
Replies: 48
Views: 53750

Pierre Samray wrote: May be we can organize a big fiesta in 2 years with all the old French riders always present on the slalom skate scene as Langlade, Reveillard, Lozano, Fleischer, Casano... Funny idea isn't?
Sure let's do it in Antibes or Cannes!
I can still get in touch with most of the Parisian veterans.
by alavoine jean paul
Thu Apr 14, 2005 7:48 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] 6 Euro races in 1 month
Replies: 2
Views: 3758

En mai fait ce qu'il te plait...
by alavoine jean paul
Thu Apr 07, 2005 8:15 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Future World Championships locations
Replies: 114
Views: 112401

Never stopped, never stopped...

P.S. : My board is shorter than a C81 therefore it is not a long board.
by alavoine jean paul
Wed Apr 06, 2005 8:25 pm
Forum: Airflow
Topic: Airflow Martin Siegrist
Replies: 21
Views: 43573

Can we skate freestyle with this one???
by alavoine jean paul
Wed Apr 06, 2005 8:12 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Wheel size limit
Replies: 43
Views: 57189

What the **** have you done to your wheels???
by alavoine jean paul
Wed Apr 06, 2005 7:36 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Future World Championships locations
Replies: 114
Views: 112401

'CAUSE I SAID SO...
by alavoine jean paul
Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:52 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Future World Championships locations
Replies: 114
Views: 112401

Etienne your grammar is getting better, though one must say it reminds me OF smthg.

Question: Is the use of capital (grosses) letters still GROSS these days, or have I changed the trend ?

Jean Paul : almost on top of the Parisian pyramid...
by alavoine jean paul
Wed Mar 30, 2005 2:58 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Future World Championships locations
Replies: 114
Views: 112401

You can count me in too...

A 340 Homeboy who says no to localism.
by alavoine jean paul
Mon Mar 21, 2005 7:10 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: why should I skate pro
Replies: 3
Views: 4486

Re: why should I skate pro

Chris Linford wrote:I consider myself a fairly good slalomer
Chris
You are Chris.
by alavoine jean paul
Mon Mar 21, 2005 7:06 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Future World Championships locations
Replies: 114
Views: 112401

Etienne de Bary wrote: i DO NOT hate US people, nor french, nor any other nation. !
I'm glad to hear it, for I had over-interpretated some of comments...

Are my posts too short or what???
by alavoine jean paul
Sat Mar 19, 2005 8:05 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Future World Championships locations
Replies: 114
Views: 112401

Etienne de Bary wrote:Next step might be: setting up easy races, on easy spots with easy starting ramps.
Then we'll be able to go through the courses backwards. Easy,easy...

E-goes... skating...
by alavoine jean paul
Sat Mar 19, 2005 7:58 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 30 years skateboarding anniversary
Replies: 48
Views: 53750

YEP!
by alavoine jean paul
Thu Mar 17, 2005 7:42 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Future World Championships locations
Replies: 114
Views: 112401

Etienne de Bary wrote: .
At the Trocadero people somewhat admire the skill but they keep away from us as they always more or less think we are kind of evil fated nuts.
.


WICKED!!!

A 340 rat...
by alavoine jean paul
Thu Mar 17, 2005 7:08 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 30 years skateboarding anniversary
Replies: 48
Views: 53750

Sorry Pierre, I started in 76... But this year is also The Berrichon Skate Camp + 20 years, so there will be something to celebrate in July .
by alavoine jean paul
Tue Mar 01, 2005 7:49 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 30 years skateboarding anniversary
Replies: 48
Views: 53750

If you go to Morro Bay you might see me, but I don't think you'll get to see my coach and technical adviser: José...
by alavoine jean paul
Sun Feb 27, 2005 7:31 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 30 years skateboarding anniversary
Replies: 48
Views: 53750

alavoine jean paul wrote:
Question : How many points do I get in the world ranking for having been one of the first french skaters to do an ollie (though I would not call myself a street skater ),EVER?

Well, how many?
by alavoine jean paul
Sun Feb 20, 2005 6:23 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] World Cup Hannover 2005 Website
Replies: 12
Views: 9976

Very nice uncut blanks! How much for a dozen of those?

DIY rules...
by alavoine jean paul
Fri Feb 18, 2005 6:50 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] UKSSA races in 2005
Replies: 17
Views: 16399

Re: UKSSA events 2005

Jani Soderhall wrote: As there are quite few interested in racing in the UK it'll be exciting so see your updated listing.

/Jani
I think you meant quite A few

Popol: the unwanted grammar moderator... interested in races throughout Europe and more.
by alavoine jean paul
Fri Feb 18, 2005 5:27 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] World Cup Hannover 2005 Website
Replies: 12
Views: 9976

RIDE ON!
by alavoine jean paul
Fri Feb 18, 2005 5:24 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Pushing with your hands
Replies: 20
Views: 22027

Chris Linford wrote: I could provide evidence that feet are as dextrous as hands.
Yeah, some people manage to play cards using their feet, some other even skate freestyle...
by alavoine jean paul
Tue Feb 15, 2005 5:17 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] World Cup Hannover 2005 Website
Replies: 12
Views: 9976

Re: freestyle ruler

off topic? not really. we think about some side events in hannover. there is a big party on that weekend. there will be a stage with latin music. we can have a freestyle session there. why not? latest news. meat loaf will be there. for sure. lets rock. peace. So I'll try to prepare 2 different free...
by alavoine jean paul
Sat Feb 12, 2005 5:54 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 30 years skateboarding anniversary
Replies: 48
Views: 53750

Well, I'll still have to wait for another year before I can celebrate my 30th ... Which makes me what : A very old french skater, but then what about JOSE, REMY BACKES, or the ALMUZARA bros ??? Question : How many points do I get in the world ranking for having been one of the first french skaters t...
by alavoine jean paul
Sat Feb 12, 2005 5:34 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] World Cup Hannover 2005 Website
Replies: 12
Views: 9976

Yeah, very nice. But I'm afraid we're a little off topic here...


Freestyle rules, doesn't it ???
by alavoine jean paul
Fri Feb 11, 2005 7:04 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] World Cup Hannover 2005 Website
Replies: 12
Views: 9976

Will freestyling be allowed there?
by alavoine jean paul
Fri Jan 21, 2005 9:35 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Antibes International slalom, Sept 10-11, 2005
Replies: 118
Views: 130736

If your life is going downhill, why don't we do an uphill slalom competition at La Garoupe next year? (just kidding)

I like the idea of a special slalom on a slope too, but isn't La Garoupe's surface a bit rough?
by alavoine jean paul
Fri Jan 21, 2005 9:27 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2005] Region East Atlantic: Europe
Replies: 100
Views: 141987

Just an idea. Put a ranking with the differents races at the end of the season and this ranking determine who are mains in the world. tell by exemple the 10 first are main (we can call it :world cup) with 2 majors, one in US and one in Europe) How to rank the races? The racers give the level of the...
by alavoine jean paul
Tue Jan 11, 2005 8:50 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2005] Region East Atlantic: Europe
Replies: 100
Views: 141987

Let's have the World Championsip in Paris.
by alavoine jean paul
Thu Jan 06, 2005 9:22 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: New Year wishes 2004/2005
Replies: 3
Views: 4468

Same to U all.
by alavoine jean paul
Wed Dec 22, 2004 5:42 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: The New ISSA 2004 - Relaunch 2006
Replies: 65
Views: 88075

Re: ISSA its role then- Its role Now

John Gilmour wrote:
when Publishing of SLALOM! ceased slalom died pretty quickly.
. .
Never stopped, never stopped...
by alavoine jean paul
Wed Dec 15, 2004 10:30 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Wheel size limit
Replies: 43
Views: 57189

WesE wrote: You want to restrict people from using worn out freestyle wheels? If so, why?
I don't want to impose any new rule, but if we were to use those kinds of wheels, slalom contests would last at least a week... that is with only one event...
by alavoine jean paul
Wed Dec 15, 2004 10:22 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Antibes International slalom, Sept 10-11, 2005
Replies: 118
Views: 130736

C'est une très bonne chose, je rappelle que le Français est la langue internationale olympique... A+

A bientôt le team Suisse!
by alavoine jean paul
Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:50 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Antibes International slalom, Sept 10-11, 2005
Replies: 118
Views: 130736

Re: Antibes International slalom 2005

pierre samray wrote:
More cones, more sun, more drinks, more girls..
So, count me in! A bientôt BRO.
by alavoine jean paul
Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:43 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Wheel size limit
Replies: 43
Views: 57189

Let the courses determine the optimal size wheels. And we should also avoid the other extreme which would be to use worn out freestyle wheels. Corky will know what I'm talking about. P.S.: I know we French sometimes have surprising rules, like the spelling of MANOEUVRABILITY which the English stole...
by alavoine jean paul
Sun Nov 21, 2004 5:35 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Pushing with your hands
Replies: 20
Views: 22027

Ask Vincent Langlade about "touching the ground with one hand during a giant slalom", he was once disqualified for that reason during a French contest, even though most of the racers (including me) tried to explain the judges that there was no problem with that : he did not gain speed doing that. As...
by alavoine jean paul
Mon Nov 15, 2004 5:20 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: A face for our sport
Replies: 49
Views: 63110

And an international slalom association is only a part of the international skateboard scene. I hope that they think about the whole skateboard family if a new international skateboard association is created. With sub-sections for Street, Vert, Slalom, Flatland freestyle, Downhill and other. I'm re...
by alavoine jean paul
Wed Nov 10, 2004 9:03 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Major problems on this site - decision making!
Replies: 13
Views: 13227

Eric Moore wrote: Recognition is nice for new skaters, but just having your name discussed on a forum such as this is a nice form of recognition.
I totally agree with what you wrote on that head Eric. That is, if enough skaters care to check this forum and read it, or even better post comments ...