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by Adam Trahan
Tue May 25, 2004 5:52 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA + UKSSA = ?
Replies: 31
Views: 39776

My last post was in sarcasm. Please lighten up a little, I don't think you are a bad guy Michael. I enjoy your humour. I don't agree with your view, that's all. (same goes for Clingfilm) If I ever make it to the UK to see the circles in the corn, you will be the first person I look up to have a pint...
by Adam Trahan
Tue May 25, 2004 4:23 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA + UKSSA = ?
Replies: 31
Views: 39776

We are out to DOMINATE THE WORLD.

We are coming to your back door Stride.

BOO!

It's scary isn't it?
by Adam Trahan
Tue May 25, 2004 3:30 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA + UKSSA = ?
Replies: 31
Views: 39776

Re: Ramps

Chris Eggers likes ramps as he gets a better view of my technique. I believe that silverstone is ramp start, though Cloingfilm can confirm this. And Hans....you are confirming EXACTLY why your system is scewed, warped, and bent. Its not JUST about continental racers coming to the UK. Its about race...
by Adam Trahan
Tue May 25, 2004 3:57 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: slalom youth coaching program
Replies: 4
Views: 5173

Gary Holl may be able to help you. If I am not mistaken, he put on some classes at Yahoo (I think he works for Yahoo, the internet search engine) that were successful. He may have a class itinary or a syllabus that he can help you with. I realize that you stated it was a "youth project" but Gary is...
by Adam Trahan
Mon May 24, 2004 3:54 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA + UKSSA = ?
Replies: 31
Views: 39776

Re: ISSA

[...snipped]The ISSA has no relevance to the current slalom scene in either the US or the UK, and as such makes it far form International, and at best a rather regional organisation that votes itself in, and then says it speaks for skaters. Its a nonsense. Well now, I can appreciate the clarity of ...
by Adam Trahan
Mon May 24, 2004 12:52 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: UKSSA withdraw support
Replies: 28
Views: 33549

i think you will find he DOES speak for the UKSSA though. Absolutely! Chris is a talented skateboarder, a slalom skateboard racer who is a keen racer. I've enjoyed watching vids of him at Brands and I have great respect for his abilities. He is absolutely not approaching the "problem" he has identi...
by Adam Trahan
Mon May 24, 2004 12:21 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: UKSSA withdraw support
Replies: 28
Views: 33549

Re: UKSSA withdraw support

As we are not recognised as a slalom series organiser and points system we withdraw all support for this project. I can see no benefit for a UK or East coast US skater in this system. I have worked hard on this for a lomg time and our exclusion hurts alot. I wish any other series well. let this die...
by Adam Trahan
Sun May 23, 2004 9:31 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA + UKSSA = ?
Replies: 31
Views: 39776

Thank you for your reply Hans.

I appreciate your work, I find it quite honorable.

Excellent description of what the ISSA is today.

adam
by Adam Trahan
Sat May 22, 2004 9:53 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA + UKSSA = ?
Replies: 31
Views: 39776

ISSA + UKSSA = ?

I've spent a couple of hours this morning reading various international oriented internet skateboard slalom venues origniating in the USA. I've read a couple of UK racers that I have come to understand as respectful racers through race results who have had complaint that "the ISSA does not recognize...
by Adam Trahan
Sat May 22, 2004 6:08 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: What is the UKSSA?
Replies: 1
Views: 2809

What is the UKSSA?

Chris,

Can you give us some statistics on your organization?

What is the history of the UKSSA? How many enthusiasts, where you ride/race etc?

I am interested and I want to be informed.

Thank you in advance.

adam
by Adam Trahan
Thu May 20, 2004 4:35 am
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: Slalom! 24, 2004 - The return!
Replies: 41
Views: 123508

Whoa, please save a copy for me.
by Adam Trahan
Wed May 19, 2004 3:06 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Phoenix G.R.S.
Replies: 102
Views: 224884

Sunday?

Argh, I'll try to make it, no promises though.

Good to see that you guys are keeping it lit.

adam
by Adam Trahan
Tue May 18, 2004 4:12 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The New and Improved Slalom Spot
Replies: 4
Views: 5190

Ok Karl, Team Slalom Spot has it's own usergroup.

Have fun,

adam
by Adam Trahan
Sun May 16, 2004 9:23 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The New and Improved Slalom Spot
Replies: 4
Views: 5190

Hello Karl. I took a few minutes and registered and l ooked around at www.slalomspot.com Very impressive, you have been working hard to spread the word and I thank you. The bulletin board looks like it is active and it is cool to see that you have decided to use FULL NAMES when registering. Not only...
by Adam Trahan
Sat May 08, 2004 3:06 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Is Slalom PINK?
Replies: 45
Views: 54143

...I am so surprised that someone didn't make the "Archie Bunker" comment yet.

*more grinning*

adam
by Adam Trahan
Fri May 07, 2004 3:46 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Is Slalom PINK?
Replies: 45
Views: 54143

excuse me but that was a switch olly so give me more credit foo ...er, that would be an "ollie" as in Alan Gelfand's nick and trick. Does she get any knowledge point's removed foo? *grin* erika, I am just kidding. Welcome to slalomskateboarder.com adam [Vlad, would you send a PM of her last name?]
by Adam Trahan
Wed May 05, 2004 9:01 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: NOS 100% German-made Seismic trucks
Replies: 4
Views: 4952

I have spoken with Dan, I need a partner to go in on a pair of these trucks.

Only sold as a pair.

Please contact me here or Dan.

Thanks in advance.

adam
by Adam Trahan
Wed May 05, 2004 3:17 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: NOS 100% German-made Seismic trucks
Replies: 4
Views: 4952

Re: NOS 100% German-made Seismic trucks

For sale: 2 pairs of 146mm composite trucks w/red Light springs featuring hollow steel axles (8.0mm diameter) w/internally-threaded tips and wheel screws Wow! These trucks are RED HOT. I have a pair of the 110's I got from you in 95, they serve duty as up front turners with a TTC in the back on a c...
by Adam Trahan
Sat May 01, 2004 5:50 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Phoenix G.R.S.
Replies: 102
Views: 224884

Ok Phoenix group, I am going to be busy for the next few weekends. This weekend is a boys camp out at Lockett Meadow, next two weekends are in Key West, the following couple of weekends are for hang gliding (I am returning to the sport) and well, it's going to get purty hot by that time. Tom, what a...
by Adam Trahan
Tue Apr 27, 2004 3:24 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Dad
Replies: 12
Views: 11305

Congrats to Chris & wife.

All the best.

...and Jani?

You too?

Rumour?

eh?
by Adam Trahan
Tue Apr 27, 2004 3:22 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Is Slalom PINK?
Replies: 45
Views: 54143

...too much, can't take it anymore, finally HUMOUR!!!

Damn, where is Slappy?!

No really, Vlad, you are doing well, thank you for going to Kalifornia and racing. It really does me good to know that.

I hope it was a good time, er, I'm not going there...
by Adam Trahan
Mon Apr 26, 2004 3:07 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2004] Bicknell Blitz Challenge, April 22, 2004
Replies: 9
Views: 11150

Thanks for reporting guys.

Glad to see that you hade a good reception Vlad...

adam
by Adam Trahan
Wed Apr 21, 2004 2:48 am
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: Bob Burnquist Interview, Juice Magazine Issue #57 2004
Replies: 1
Views: 3772

I walked back up course with Andy Macdonald at the 03 Elsinore event, he was waay into it as well. Good to see all around skaters into it, Olson included.
by Adam Trahan
Tue Apr 20, 2004 2:29 am
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: Which griptape?
Replies: 9
Views: 15008

A couple of weeks ago I rode JG's Roe, according to Steve Michael, the one he used to win Breck, it had some of that 50grit Barbkat griptape, it sticks big time.

9" x 33" for $1.05 USD off of eBay.

I bought four sheets...
by Adam Trahan
Sun Apr 18, 2004 9:50 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Phoenix G.R.S.
Replies: 102
Views: 224884

sorry

Sorry about not making it guys. It's best for me if I know it is a definate thing. Although I do enjoy a "last minute sesh." This coming weekend I am in Mexico, you guys have a great practice. I'll be back the following weekend and then the one after that I am off again for a family commitment. Plea...
by Adam Trahan
Sun Apr 18, 2004 9:27 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: Wide World of Sports, Alva vs. Hester
Replies: 19
Views: 25344

Thanks Corky. I have a dial-up account and that's a lot of footage to phone in. I have the "screen shot's" now set up and I can tell you this, when I was watching the standard Wide World of Sports intro, I was totally taken back. It's odd how these things spark memories. I've watched them all now an...
by Adam Trahan
Fri Apr 16, 2004 3:13 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Phoenix G.R.S.
Replies: 102
Views: 224884

Cool, thank you.

Are we on for tomorrow?

Tom?
by Adam Trahan
Wed Apr 14, 2004 3:38 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: Wide World of Sports, Alva vs. Hester
Replies: 19
Views: 25344

...watch Hester's winning run against Alva. You can see Henry "thrust" his board out to cross the finish line FASTER and totally different from the "shoot the tube" technique. I forgot about Hester winning and even watched it at the time. Over the years HYPE took over for me and when I saw the "repl...
by Adam Trahan
Wed Apr 14, 2004 3:21 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Are you an old school skater?
Replies: 103
Views: 189687

You know you are an old school skateboard slalom enthusiast when: a) You have a few Slalom! mags. b) You can remember that Colorado was a force in slalom. c) You saw the Wide World of Sports Slalom race: Hester vs. Alva when it happened. d) You know not to forget the roots or the tree will die. d) Y...
by Adam Trahan
Tue Apr 13, 2004 4:35 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Phoenix G.R.S.
Replies: 102
Views: 224884

Thanks. I've got some great shots of you that I will put up soon. If you decide that you want to race, I would LOVE to coach you... Far as I know, we are going to set up on Saturday morning. I'll have the boys in tow. I'll bring the kite surfng kites too. I taught Tom and kids to fly and from their ...
by Adam Trahan
Sun Apr 11, 2004 9:14 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Phoenix G.R.S.
Replies: 102
Views: 224884

Steve, can you post here or send to me the contact for that 50grit grip tape? I really want some.

I also think it would be time for some burly GS in Fountain Hills. I've got a hill in mind back in a neighborhood...

Stay tuned.
by Adam Trahan
Sat Apr 10, 2004 9:41 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Phoenix G.R.S.
Replies: 102
Views: 224884

...it was a blast cone skating with you guys today, thanks. Tom, you are going to have to purchase a kite surf kite for those kids of yours, looks like big grins from all of you from flying Jacob's kite. Sorry about cutting it short, those were old hang gliding of mine, we had to catch up. See you n...
by Adam Trahan
Sat Apr 10, 2004 4:12 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: DownHill Slalom History
Replies: 9
Views: 8347

...yeah. I can totally appreciate recall. When I was active in our local hang gliding club, I was the "historian" and gathered all the material on hang gliding that I could to answer the sort of questions Eddy is asking about skateboard slalom. It's really interesting to note the "threads" that weav...
by Adam Trahan
Sat Apr 10, 2004 12:35 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: DownHill Slalom History
Replies: 9
Views: 8347

Whoa, that clip is in the movie forums here Corky. I thought TA took the overall title because of that win. I've been feeling sort of on the fence bad for BAD H for quite some time now because of that movie. It is such a great clip, even better for me now that I know Henry Hester made it up in the s...
by Adam Trahan
Sat Apr 10, 2004 12:26 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Phoenix G.R.S.
Replies: 102
Views: 224884

...I'm with you, 7:30a+ is more my speed. As the summer progresses, I'll get up earlier but the temps are still pleasant this time of year at that time of day. TS sounds good. Tom has set TS courses, good ones the last couple of weekends. It is nice to vary the courses, especially for the initiates....
by Adam Trahan
Thu Apr 08, 2004 3:44 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Phoenix G.R.S.
Replies: 102
Views: 224884

Hey, are we practicing this weekend?

Saturday, April 10th @ 7a

Tom, if it is just you and I, a TS is fine with me, if the other cats are going to make it, can we set a hybrid?

See you there if it's on.
by Adam Trahan
Wed Apr 07, 2004 3:55 pm
Forum: California
Topic: Slalomers in San Pedro
Replies: 6
Views: 7791

Welcome Steve. You will do a good job. Jack, maybe I've missed it but what is the "Bicknell Blitz?" Sounds like a www.ncdsa.com announced gathering. May I ask that you or someone else post something here on it so people who don't know (me for one) could know more about this gathering/race? Maybe Ste...
by Adam Trahan
Sun Apr 04, 2004 8:06 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Team Points
Replies: 21
Views: 18800

I'm with you Gary, I think that John's idea is a good one as well. In case you don't know what the "other site" is, that would be the slalom forum at www.ncdsa.com RE: Skateboard Slalom Teams, websites and rivalry. One problem I do see with "Teams" is the "trash talk" that goes along with the rivalr...
by Adam Trahan
Sat Apr 03, 2004 9:43 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Phoenix G.R.S.
Replies: 102
Views: 224884

Hello Tom, Trina, Corey, (Steve M, George G. etc) Lot's of fun today. I'm still sniffling with a cold but I'm glad I made it. Vlad sent an E telling me that the Seismics are better for a flexy deck and Indys or Trackers are better for a "no response" plank. Vlad's good, I'm taking his advice and put...
by Adam Trahan
Fri Apr 02, 2004 2:54 am
Forum: Oust
Topic: ...straight out of the box!
Replies: 20
Views: 27789

Put them up against ANYTHING out there, OUST straight out of the box and the other bearing conditioned how ever you want and I would be willing to bet that the OUST will be first. All that I ask is that you post your findings. What ever happens, it will be good. Get the ones in a purple box what eve...
by Adam Trahan
Wed Mar 31, 2004 3:31 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Phoenix G.R.S.
Replies: 102
Views: 224884

Hello Glenn and Tom, Glenn: That's the way it's been my whole life. I've been through Hang Gliding and then quit and skateboard slalom is still there. I'm not sure about kiting though as it is so damn fun and quite safe in my book. I'll probably continue to kite for a really long time and I'm an old...
by Adam Trahan
Tue Mar 30, 2004 6:56 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Site Statistics since 2003
Replies: 19
Views: 45481

Site Statistics since 2003

Ed note: For a better historical recording of all statistics, in the right order, I copied these statistics from another post Adam made September 14, 2003. /Jani http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Statistics/Stats-2003-09-14-1.JPG http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Statistics/Stats-2003-09-14-2.JPG h...
by Adam Trahan
Tue Mar 30, 2004 3:53 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Do you prefer using Macintosh over other operating systems?
Replies: 13
Views: 16925

I prefer Mac but PC is now pretty easy and the programs are well distributed.

It's a shame but over the years, I've been drawn to the dark side (of the computer.)
by Adam Trahan
Wed Mar 24, 2004 2:31 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Phoenix G.R.S.
Replies: 102
Views: 224884

Cool. I should be able to make this one Tom. Last one was not enough notice. It's supposed to be windy this Saturday, some sort of front is moving in and I'm staying in the valley instead of going to Mexico to kitesurf. Hopefully it won't be "too" windy. Anyway, it will be just myself on this one. G...
by Adam Trahan
Mon Mar 22, 2004 1:05 am
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: Slalom! 24, 2004 - The return!
Replies: 41
Views: 123508

Yes, very cool indeed. Good luck with the idea, I hope you don't need it.
by Adam Trahan
Sat Mar 20, 2004 12:51 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Russian Tortoise
Replies: 11
Views: 11038

Yeah, the shit in their feed bowl if they like what I am feeding them, sort of funny. Both are females, the kids named them "Tina and Geoffry" and each one has it's own distinct personality. They are getting excellent care, a shower/bath once a week with a toothbrush scrubbin and their litter is cha...
by Adam Trahan
Tue Mar 16, 2004 2:22 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Phoenix G.R.S.
Replies: 102
Views: 224884

Tom,

Can you post the specifics?

If I would have known you guys where practicing, I would have been there to add three more to your count, Jacob, Elijah and myself.

Thanks for visiting.

adam
by Adam Trahan
Tue Mar 16, 2004 2:08 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Slide Clinic
Replies: 10
Views: 8442

...I tried to drum up some interest at ncdsa.com, left a little note there about the interest here but it was quickly deleted.
by Adam Trahan
Mon Mar 15, 2004 2:30 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2004] World rankings: Overall
Replies: 135
Views: 169399

...unreal.

I appreciate the work that you have put into this.

You have my respect for taking on such a difficult task.

adam
by Adam Trahan
Sat Mar 13, 2004 5:22 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: La Costa Open 2004?
Replies: 6
Views: 7259

Thank you Jani.