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by Tod Oles
Sat Apr 23, 2005 7:42 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Chi-town Shootout 05
Replies: 42
Views: 46425

Chris, I talked to the Freaks yesterday and it sounds like hella fun!! Kara wants to make the trip over too. She'll be 6-7 weeks post major back surgery so we'll be playing that by ear, but I'm betting she will be there.... So here's my plan... we get the gals to a shoe store just before us guys hea...
by Tod Oles
Fri Apr 22, 2005 11:23 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Chi-town Shootout 05
Replies: 42
Views: 46425

John,

Kill City will be there or I'll shame them like the dogs they are....;-)
by Tod Oles
Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:06 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: What's the deal Oles???
Replies: 26
Views: 24404

The weight limit postings have finally been lifted off the roads out here, so I'm free to start bombing again....
by Tod Oles
Sat Apr 16, 2005 12:32 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] Chicago 2005
Replies: 186
Views: 236325

Looking at the list of name above... I'm the closest outta towner to this race... guess I gotta go,

beats mowin the lawn...
by Tod Oles
Sat Apr 09, 2005 1:01 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Red Clay Cup 2005
Replies: 170
Views: 200522

Rob,

I get into Atlanta at 9:54am fri. and have rental car, but I don't leave till monday.
I'll be stag so a ride over is no prob... If the Iacovelli ride falls through....
by Tod Oles
Sat Mar 26, 2005 6:34 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] Slalom St. Louis 2005
Replies: 100
Views: 113485

I'll be there for Sat. only...

Jonathan, do you have a schedule setup yet?

Thanks, Tod
by Tod Oles
Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:07 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] Slalom St. Louis 2005
Replies: 100
Views: 113485

Hopefully.....graduation weekend for my daughter......(said with fingers crossed);-)
by Tod Oles
Tue Mar 15, 2005 3:24 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: What's the deal Oles???
Replies: 26
Views: 24404

Forgot about Expedia.....Jeez it's hard keepin up with you worldly types....

Wife's workin on it, Thanks for the kick in the ass, Later, Tod
by Tod Oles
Tue Mar 15, 2005 2:18 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: What's the deal Oles???
Replies: 26
Views: 24404

Travelocity or Orbitz????
by Tod Oles
Tue Mar 15, 2005 1:21 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: What's the deal Oles???
Replies: 26
Views: 24404

Nah, Just ain't got no lead in my pencil....


OK, seriously,

Just got good news today on my knee... I'm free
to start training on it. So what's the synopsis on your itinerary?

And actually, I am waiting for the snow to melt....what's it to ya? ;-)
by Tod Oles
Wed Mar 02, 2005 11:22 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Pumping a Bahne, please help.
Replies: 7
Views: 8980

Re: thanks tod

Hi tod, thanks for the tip. The deck I jave has multiple drill pattern so I shall try the shorter wheel base. I wasnt sure about the wheel size but what you suggested makes sense. Better start saving cos skate stuff is very expensive in britain. Be cool. Mike, spending other peoples money is a wint...
by Tod Oles
Tue Mar 01, 2005 3:14 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Bahne Black Hill
Replies: 5
Views: 5358

Brian,

Mine is drilled with two sets of holes front and rear.... 19.25 is the short drilling and 20.25 is the long drilling (inner hole to inner hole)
by Tod Oles
Tue Mar 01, 2005 7:07 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Pumping a Bahne, please help.
Replies: 7
Views: 8980

Mike, A little shorter wheelbase, like 18-19in. between the inner truck holes and a board with a little livelier flex for your 125lbs. might make the learning curve a bit easier. Also a larger wheel like an Avalon will help you maintain momentum more readily... IMHO When I first started learning to ...
by Tod Oles
Tue Mar 01, 2005 6:08 am
Forum: Seismic
Topic: Squeaky/creeky on frontside turns?
Replies: 6
Views: 11232

Same here Jason... I do take mine apart to inspect the kingpin and when I put them back together I use a rag with just a little Tri Flow sprayed in it and wipe all the contact points clean before I reassemble. This has reduced the noise somewhat. BE SURE TO PUT THE SAFETY CLIP BACK ON THE KINGPIN!!!
by Tod Oles
Fri Feb 25, 2005 2:09 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Quote of the day...
Replies: 88
Views: 111872

\\\\\\\Cuz I'm a Poseur//////////


Seriously, I'm still nursing my knee... I got the Bowflex set up and I'm trying to grow those Detroiter biceps you guys are always sportin...

I'm going to see the Doc next week sometime. Can't wait to get back at it....
by Tod Oles
Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:08 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Quote of the day...
Replies: 88
Views: 111872

How you guys were conscious at all is a mystery to me Chris, Consciousness is a very capacious subject as I'm sure YOU'RE aware... 8-) Rick Stanziale wrote, "Oles, trust me, you ain't a loser - you're gonna take some people by surprise this year Ya never know Rick... I know one thing for certain th...
by Tod Oles
Wed Feb 16, 2005 4:31 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: yo fadell,are you really going to san diego
Replies: 17
Views: 18057

Hey, good luck to you both!... ya rassin frassin lucky SOBS


And here I sit typing in my fullface helmet, damn I'm such a loser...
by Tod Oles
Mon Jan 10, 2005 6:04 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Cone spacing basics?
Replies: 3
Views: 6657

Michel,

search around in the "Gates" thread.. (down towards the bottom of the Forum index...)

I'm curious as to how close you are to Madison, WI? I'm 50 miles straight south...

I think Madison would be a natural for a Slalom scene!!
by Tod Oles
Mon Jan 10, 2005 5:45 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: ROE BULLET PVDR2 and other stuff
Replies: 15
Views: 15921

Michel,

How close to Madison are you?
by Tod Oles
Mon Jan 10, 2005 5:24 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: ROE BULLET PVDR2 and other stuff
Replies: 15
Views: 15921

Levi, Check your Private Messages....

thanks, Tod
by Tod Oles
Sun Jan 02, 2005 12:45 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: S-Camber PS
Replies: 35
Views: 53160

Cameron, The Grippins are a center set bearing wheel so you'll have to take that into consideration when matching them up to a truck, especially narrower or "cut down" hangers. Grippins mount up 9/16" narrower "BETWEEN" the wheels than a stock Avalon... the between measurement is what to pay attenti...
by Tod Oles
Fri Dec 31, 2004 11:29 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: S-Camber PS
Replies: 35
Views: 53160

Cameron, You'll have a cream of the crop setup there!!! The S in S-camber is the S#!T!! I have the Crossfire, it's a nice full shape for about any type of stance and shoe size... :-) Although I don't have a Radikal front, I do run a 45* 105 Seismic which offers basically the same sort of single acti...
by Tod Oles
Fri Dec 31, 2004 1:07 am
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: Asphalt Playground Split-Fire 107mm
Replies: 44
Views: 70647

Gary,

Any ETA on the 90mm version?

Also, do you have any plans on doing an Offset hanger w/ RTS geometry?
by Tod Oles
Tue Dec 28, 2004 9:30 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Races in Idaho
Replies: 12
Views: 12705

Cameron,

People who snowboard or snow ski may find the "cross over" to slalom skating or general longboarding
a good crosstraining activity during the summer to keep the "flow"...
and just to keep in good condition....
try and get some of those people interested!
by Tod Oles
Sat Nov 20, 2004 6:28 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1643399

Try as I might.... I cannot read this thread and play guitar at the same time.


Help me...........
by Tod Oles
Thu Nov 18, 2004 11:38 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: MSSS
Replies: 64
Views: 73190

Chris,

Yer gettin old dude..... Only "ONE" donkey??? '-)
by Tod Oles
Sun Oct 31, 2004 3:47 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Vintage/Longboard Skateboard Day Indefinitely Postponed
Replies: 4
Views: 5361

Dave,

Congrats on the "pending addition"!!

I had a great time meeting you and racing you in W.Va..... all those reruns just add up to more skating time eh :-)

Have a great holiday season, Tod
by Tod Oles
Wed Oct 20, 2004 1:17 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: MSSS
Replies: 64
Views: 73190

Made it...

Home at last...where the beer is cheap :-) but there's no one to skate with :-( anyways, Thanks KCR for puttin up with my windiness for 3 1/2 days... Konny's doin just fine... I'm glad we didn't waste time going to Athens. Rained like a mofo all the way to Indy and then some. Dave Gale, Thanks for p...
by Tod Oles
Wed Oct 13, 2004 11:22 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: MSSS
Replies: 64
Views: 73190

Lenny,

I'm going to stay over in Springfield on thurs. night and head down to meet the Kill City bros. in Athens ?sometime? friday noonish... although I'm pretty free till I meet up with them... I can be there earlier. I'll be the guy about 1/2
way up the walls at that place 8-)
by Tod Oles
Mon Oct 11, 2004 2:32 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: MSSS
Replies: 64
Views: 73190

Yo, cf When are you and sidlo heading out? I've talked to Chris B. about meeting them in Athens, OH for a little vert session at that killer park there... I'm off work from wed. thru the following tues. so I'm pretty free and if 1 or 2 more of you Freak Bros. need a seat to get out to WV my little 3...
by Tod Oles
Fri Oct 01, 2004 4:26 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: 2004 worlds wish list
Replies: 21
Views: 28165

All you freakin guys are too much.......





please PROCEED.... you're killin me!!
by Tod Oles
Tue Sep 21, 2004 5:44 am
Forum: Seismic
Topic: Seismics and angeled risers?
Replies: 7
Views: 12007

Wesly, I run 45* Seismics on front exclusively and I put the regular ole angled pad in there to steepen the steering angle on all my combinations. I'll adjust wheelbase or rear angles before I'll mess with the front steering. Its a "feel thang" with me I guess... I've also had really good results ru...
by Tod Oles
Thu Sep 16, 2004 1:49 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: next midwest race
Replies: 16
Views: 16465

Chi-Town crew,

If you guys wanna get out this way and explore Stephenson and or Jo Davies
county for new terrain and need a weekend "homebase" let me know...

Oh, remember, NO RIDING OF "TOY ITEMS" ON PUBLIC ROADS

later, Tod
by Tod Oles
Wed Sep 15, 2004 12:13 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Birthday Wishes
Replies: 1
Views: 3502

Josh, Happy Birthday!!!!

I don't know you guys.....yet, but you all keep me stoked on slalom!

Best wishes, Tod
by Tod Oles
Mon Sep 13, 2004 2:58 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Building your own foam core board
Replies: 3
Views: 5188

Frank,

Head over to ncdsa.com/homemadeboards and field some ??s there. I'm

sure you'll get a response and probably make a friend or two too boot.
by Tod Oles
Sat Sep 11, 2004 12:17 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Deck for fat newbie!
Replies: 15
Views: 14224

Ron,

Do you know who made the indy offset you're using? just curious... mine
looks just like it.

Thanks, Tod
by Tod Oles
Thu Sep 09, 2004 11:58 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: next midwest race
Replies: 16
Views: 16465

cf,

I'm also going to W. Virginia otherwise tell me where and when.... I'll see ya there
by Tod Oles
Sun Aug 08, 2004 9:22 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Unlimited PS
Replies: 35
Views: 46339

Nice setup Alex!

Been practicing? Did you ever find a crew to skate with?
by Tod Oles
Sun Aug 01, 2004 5:01 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: next midwest race
Replies: 16
Views: 16465

Here comes the fuzz

Chris, My hill is a sure bust without a permit... It's an ex-state highway thats been bypassed and is now county 2 lane. Give me some time, ( I'm in the process of moving into new digs) and I'll do the dirty work on this and see if it's worth the trouble... Believe me, there's other options out here...
by Tod Oles
Thu Jul 29, 2004 6:19 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Unlimited PS
Replies: 35
Views: 46339

Greg,

It was a pleasure to compete against you and your mates!!

I hope I can stay in the mix for Bridge Day?

If you can, tell Scott O. that I'm good for the shipping on the KCR T-shirt.
He can PM me for the additional funds.

Oh yea, Roe Unlimited............Don't leave home with out one!!
by Tod Oles
Wed Jul 28, 2004 5:02 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Chi-Costa / Chi-Town Shoot-out, July 24-25, 2004
Replies: 56
Views: 62923

Ric, I was hoping you'd show so I could finally meet you. You wave hound ;-) My s-camber wasn't the weapon of choice for this race. It's to stiff to really get good top end out of. the freak bros thru some devious offsets at us and once through those it was on the gas out the bottom end of the cours...
by Tod Oles
Tue Jul 27, 2004 4:33 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Chi-Costa / Chi-Town Shoot-out, July 24-25, 2004
Replies: 56
Views: 62923

After this past Saturday's racing in the shadows of the Chicago skyline I've come to the conclusion that... working sucks... cf, cnova and mr. sidlo, thanks for the stellar hospitality!! What's that they say on the Bob@Tom show.....? Yup, You Guys ROCK! cf, I owe you some "anytime minutes" thanks fo...
by Tod Oles
Sun Jul 04, 2004 4:48 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Good Starter Setup?
Replies: 35
Views: 37433

Alex,

If you haven't already, go to ncdsa.com and try to hook up with someone there. This sport needs you young guns to keep it growing. Good luck to you!! Tod
by Tod Oles
Sun Jul 04, 2004 4:33 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Chi-Costa / Chi-Town Shoot-out, July 24-25, 2004
Replies: 56
Views: 62923

cf, Can you discribe the surface for me? I'm assuming it's the same concrete as in the video of the last race. Any "drainage crown" or side-pitch to the sidewalk? that would make for offcamber gates through the s-curves? At 30 mph that could become rather "touchy feel-ly" I'm really looking forward ...
by Tod Oles
Wed Jun 30, 2004 11:49 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Good Starter Setup?
Replies: 35
Views: 37433

Alex,

I too thought you were from Louisiana, oops
You really need to do as Steve suggests and go ride different setups.

If slalom enthusiasts out in Los Angeles are as Cool as the guys I’ve met…
Shouldn’t cost ya more than a beer or two. ;-)
by Tod Oles
Wed Jun 30, 2004 6:24 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Good Starter Setup?
Replies: 35
Views: 37433

Alex, did you catch my (edit)...?
by Tod Oles
Wed Jun 30, 2004 6:04 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Good Starter Setup?
Replies: 35
Views: 37433

Yeah, 85ft 80r. Thats what I've been riding since the St. Louis race. The 80 Avalon is a magic thing, grippy yet fast... I just want to make clear that I really think that the seismics have been easier for me to learn on because they are so "linear" I feel the Rtx tips into a turn slowly and then ra...
by Tod Oles
Wed Jun 30, 2004 5:41 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Good Starter Setup?
Replies: 35
Views: 37433

Alex,

Maybe you've seen this already? 65$ Roe Unlimited viewtopic.php?t=1152


I've dealt with Toyandsport a couple of times. Great service and Gary Holl
is a Roe team member. He was very helpful when I got into this.

Tod
by Tod Oles
Wed Jun 30, 2004 3:03 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Good Starter Setup?
Replies: 35
Views: 37433

Deck: Roe Racing PS Unlimited Trucks: Seismic 105mm 45* in the front 30* in the back Wheels: 3dm Avalons Alex, I learned to slalom on the exact setup you’re describing. I love mine! Waaay beyond a starter rig! Now that I've had both Seismics and Trackers on it, I believe the Seismics are much more ...
by Tod Oles
Wed Jun 30, 2004 12:41 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Chi-Costa / Chi-Town Shoot-out, July 24-25, 2004
Replies: 56
Views: 62923

And an Orangevillian... I need to see if I can get back that 8/100 seconds Harms owes me ;-)

Thanks for the efforts in putting these races together!!

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