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by Stephen Lavin
Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:08 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: CHIxILL Chicago shootout 3.0 july 22 2006
Replies: 31
Views: 35805

I left some flesh Sunday at the GS site you guys will be shooting the weekend of the 22nd. I managed to find all three slick spots. Sorry I won't be around that weekend to leave some more :) I was feelin' kinda' Bara-like with my left shoulder that day - CNova's got a nice tar pic of my back and shi...
by Stephen Lavin
Sun Jul 02, 2006 1:07 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: CHIxILL at buckeye
Replies: 5
Views: 6467

This was the biggest event I've been to in over 20+ years. If anyone cares to know I ditched the Hobie (whoohooo!), built up a CHIxILL deck Novatny built, built up the Nature Boy-O from the Oles garage swap and hooked up an excellent Duane Peters for the next GS. 14th place in a TS just won't do any...
by Stephen Lavin
Wed Jun 28, 2006 2:44 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: CHIxILL Chicago shootout 3.0 july 22 2006
Replies: 31
Views: 35805

Hey, don't you guys know it's illegal to skateboard in Chicago :)

That's why they call this an "outlaw"... I'm bummed I'll be missing this one - it will rock.
SL
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:35 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Be a SUPERSTAR in Wisconsin, June 17, 2006
Replies: 11
Views: 13209

I couldn't help myself. Check the mpg of Lavin Jr., first ever race, check the finish... and the QuickSilver 90Kg deck. Classic in the Lavin style (except he's wearing socks). BTW, he never knew his dad could skate until February of this year - hmmm, what a surprise. hehe :) http://www.ballpicks.com...
by Stephen Lavin
Sun Jun 18, 2006 4:59 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Be a SUPERSTAR in Wisconsin, June 17, 2006
Replies: 11
Views: 13209

Pleasent Prairie

Tom, good job today running your first event - we had much fun. The event today was all grassroots and it was great to see some young contestants. Today was Maxx Lavin's first ever slalom race and he cannot stop talking about the back hills we group bombed. Of course he has Oles as a new idol. Thank...
by Stephen Lavin
Fri Jun 16, 2006 1:41 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Narrow trux?
Replies: 2
Views: 4976

Jon-Pat, you're question isn't dumb. I'm not new to slalom either but recently got back in. I'm sure you will get some good replies to this from those whom have been grinding continuously now for years but.... On a deck with the same wheelbase and assuming same truck manufacturer & model narrow axle...
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Jun 13, 2006 11:50 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Be a SUPERSTAR in Wisconsin, June 17, 2006
Replies: 11
Views: 13209

Tom, I'm bringing two new skaters to slalom up with me - my mini posse. One's a very good street skater and ramp lover the other's just a lover :) (he's got his own posse)

Do you need for them to do anything? I'm coming up with the CHIxILL pack. Cheers,
SL
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Jun 06, 2006 5:21 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The Church of Surf
Replies: 2
Views: 4398

The Church of Surf

Yeah, I know this is a slalom site but I just read an astounding essay by an interesting writer - Steven Kotler ( West of Jesus: Surfing, Science and the Origins of Belief ). It is in the New York Times Magazine section last page yesterday. There is a connection here for our "kind". Seems Kotler got...
by Stephen Lavin
Fri May 26, 2006 9:32 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: NEW WEBSITE
Replies: 5
Views: 8670

Nice site Chris. You're missing a team shot of the new "rookie" :) I'm ready for the hazing; make it hurt so I feel accomplished!

See you Sat in St L!
by Stephen Lavin
Mon May 22, 2006 3:13 am
Forum: Bennett
Topic: New Bennetts
Replies: 23
Views: 34363

Damn once you hit the mid forties everything bails out. Yeah, not only is the arthritis acting up (fat-finger everything) but I guess I need reading glasses too. Has anyone seen my wallet (bad memory)?

Sorry all - posted the domain info after I got no surf with it (of course the wrong one).
by Stephen Lavin
Mon May 22, 2006 12:56 am
Forum: Bennett
Topic: New Bennetts
Replies: 23
Views: 34363

LOL, yes, Christmas time is probably right! I recall something like Bennett doing that before the BennetPro (I think that was the wider second pass) trucks came out. I saw the pics in tha latest Concrete Wave Mag Vol4&5 Spring. It's 10 or so pages in just opposite the "newly" remastered Spinn'in Whe...
by Stephen Lavin
Sun May 21, 2006 5:35 pm
Forum: Bennett
Topic: New Bennetts
Replies: 23
Views: 34363

New Bennetts

Curious to know if anyone has skated the new Bennetts. The alligators look little changed - suspect to whether or not they are competitive with new "blends". I have only seen pictures of both. When I was a kid I liked the Bennetts but couldn't deal with the cracked plates - I quit that truck after c...
by Stephen Lavin
Sun May 21, 2006 5:24 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: chicago slalom sessions
Replies: 22
Views: 24354

Paul, thanks for the invite! I will be there for the Saturday festivities. Cannot stay the whole weekend :( my parents are flying in for the weekend - my son is graduating Tuesday. Spoke to JHarms and pretty sure I'm set to play. I have not signed up anywhere though, will just show up with a CHIxILL...
by Stephen Lavin
Thu May 18, 2006 4:08 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: chicago slalom sessions
Replies: 22
Views: 24354

Friday's good guys. I'm there. Let's confirm by Thurs PM. SL
by Stephen Lavin
Mon May 15, 2006 10:48 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: chicago slalom sessions
Replies: 22
Views: 24354

Freak Bros, other locals; Evening sessions in town weekdays will work for me Tuesday and Friday nights at the moment. Other nights will be hit or miss for me but can be done on occasion. Best recurring weekend day for me will be Sunday solid with occasional Saturdays Spring and Summer. Shout back......
by Stephen Lavin
Sun May 14, 2006 6:35 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Saturday May 13th. Session (Full Moon)
Replies: 4
Views: 6812

Great session. Got some decent video, got the youngins out for a skate (first time Chris Lavin skated Blades slalom), forgot my own deck at home, and froze my ass off. What's with the weather in Chitown?? It was not wet though which was real good. Novatny, high five on the loaner board foot placemen...
by Stephen Lavin
Fri May 12, 2006 4:32 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Saturday May 13th. Session (Full Moon)
Replies: 4
Views: 6812

Have a happy! Nice, B'day one Mother's day the next. Evening rides would work let's make it a plan. Taking the boy (my son Maxx) skating Sat, he's hooked on S L A L O M. Hmmm, seemed to happen all of a sudden! I gave him my Quicksilver 90Kg to learn on. Will setup where we left off Saturday.
by Stephen Lavin
Fri May 12, 2006 12:27 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Saturday May 13th. Session (Full Moon)
Replies: 4
Views: 6812

Saturday May 13th. Session (Full Moon)

50 cones just came in (not my ghetto cones, Seismics). Got some other gear for the loaner board too.

60% chance of rain Saturday, full moon, mid fifties. Can you ask for better conditions? I'm skating north of the field museum >3PM, bring your speed skates...
by Stephen Lavin
Wed May 10, 2006 3:31 pm
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: bushing
Replies: 4
Views: 9311

In US:

http://www.daddiesboardshop.com

they sell the originals, I just bought the last 4 but I'm sure they can get more.

http://www.sk8kings.com

I'm sure these fine folks can source you originals too small, large, hard, soft, whatever.

Hope this helps
by Stephen Lavin
Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:42 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Not getting any younger
Replies: 4
Views: 6163

LOL, I saw that "hair" on the trucks but thought it was from a sweater or something. Guys, I had a blast. Thanks for making me feel welcome and throwing me a "modern" board to work some setups on - much appreciated. I hit some deep water on the trek to the car and pretty well soaked the bearings - w...
by Stephen Lavin
Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:00 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: My imagination of a slalom race......
Replies: 13
Views: 13506

Skate naked and you'll get much publicity. This should set you up nice for the next bigger event. Not if I skate naked but maybe a couple of the younger folks :) I'm very new to the group, and yes, mature - but not new to skating. It's all about promotion, publicity, and an attractive angle or reaso...
by Stephen Lavin
Fri Apr 28, 2006 4:21 pm
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: Quebec Ramp
Replies: 27
Views: 52494

Eric, the ramp in your post is very cool. Is there a specification that most competitions use (I'm new back to the sport)? Just curious if I was to build one or two I would want to match them as closely to AM or PRO spec as possible. Thanks for sharing all the info!
by Stephen Lavin
Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:21 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: MySlalomStory
Replies: 4
Views: 5711

Chris, I love your story. I have recently been "reborn" to skating after taking maybe 14+ years from the wheels. Two guys in the area (Chicago) have opened their arms to including me in some local skating festivities; thanks to Tod Oles and Chris Favero for sharing some new modern slalom insights. I...
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:30 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Not getting any younger
Replies: 4
Views: 6163

Super. I'm good anytime Sunday and can skate late day Saturday or night Saturday.
by Stephen Lavin
Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:24 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Not getting any younger
Replies: 4
Views: 6163

Not getting any younger

Anybody up for some skating? Chris, Tod, how goes it in the Chicago area? I'm working too hard and not skating enough. Funny after 12-14 years off and not skating seems I can hardly wait. Anybody up for some lazy skating? Ciao,
by Stephen Lavin
Fri Mar 31, 2006 1:19 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Hobie Flex Slalom (cutaway) Wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 5403

Nice Vintage Hobie Flex Found

You guys may not care ('cause I'm totally TS and old school) but I found a mint replacement Hobie setup in Colorado. It's been in a warehouse for years, small pivot full tracks and original Hobie wheels. Looks like it had been used for maybe a few weekends years ago, was sealed in a plastic bag, and...
by Stephen Lavin
Sun Mar 19, 2006 5:57 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Hobie Flex Slalom (cutaway) Wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 5403

Hobie Flex Slalom (cutaway) Wanted

I have not skated for over 12 years but am ready to get back in the game. My kids are now 15 and 13 and they use my old boards for fun. They managed to lose my vintage Hobie flex with Powell/Perelta's (given to me by Stacy Peralta in '79 or 80 - I think) cutaway that lead me to many amatuer wins in ...