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by Rick Floyd
Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:38 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: IR or Tape Switches
Replies: 33
Views: 28293

We actually duct tape them to squirrels in cages, and then just align the cages - bingo!
by Rick Floyd
Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:52 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: IR or Tape Switches
Replies: 33
Views: 28293

Eddy, Buy Type 131. It's tougher, lasts longer, resists better to bending, and is sensitive enough for any size junior. You won't regret it. I guess we're crazy up here. We have been using 3' for starts and 6' for finish lines at all the races we have used our timing kit. Bottom line is it works gr...
by Rick Floyd
Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:00 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Bob Biniak Died Today
Replies: 8
Views: 9293

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by Rick Floyd
Fri Feb 26, 2010 4:44 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Bob Biniak Died Today
Replies: 8
Views: 9293

RIP Bob...and I do mean "RIP IT"...I hope they are ready on the other side.

It's been a tough last year for the DT crew. Damn. Best wishes to all Bob's friends and family.
by Rick Floyd
Fri Feb 26, 2010 3:52 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Pavel Mike Cividino
Replies: 10
Views: 8842

And the flex question?

Also, why are you selling it?
by Rick Floyd
Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:11 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Pavel Mike Cividino
Replies: 10
Views: 8842

Hi Pete - what are the dimensions, wheelbase and flex (based on your weight) on it?
by Rick Floyd
Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:43 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Intro from Boston
Replies: 25
Views: 26114

David - I'm in Brrrrlingtin, VT, but race/train all over NE and Quebec in the summer. PM me your contact info and I'll hit you back. The soapbox track WT mentions is at the Fells right off 93 - lotsa dogs but a good spot. Try to connect with Glenn Chapman too. I'll make sure you get hooked into the ...
by Rick Floyd
Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:19 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Contest Sanctions
Replies: 36
Views: 32692

OK Eddy.
by Rick Floyd
Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:43 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Contest Sanctions
Replies: 36
Views: 32692

Jourdan - I know you are busting your ass to throw a good event and raise the level of the Sizzler production to new heights, nobody doubts that and I'm sure we all appreciate it - and I know you have had additional "fires" to put out - but a friendly reminder to make sure to look at it from a racer...
by Rick Floyd
Sat Feb 20, 2010 1:58 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Contest Sanctions
Replies: 36
Views: 32692

...or what hours the "meeting" Friday night will be. I've asked this question online, offline, by email, to several different people, for three weeks...no answer. I had to book a flight on Thursday, with an extra hotel and extra rental car day (latter two not booked yet) because I could not determin...
by Rick Floyd
Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:26 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: 2010 ISSA Membership
Replies: 45
Views: 45794

I'm with Lavin...and as an example (you knew it was coming) USASA snowboarding has kids from 5 and up, each paying $75/yr. before even one race is run/attended...and over 1500 riders at Nationals, mostly kids...it does not kill the sport, quite the opposite - a financially healthy and well-run gover...
by Rick Floyd
Thu Feb 18, 2010 5:54 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA members 2010 - Complete listing
Replies: 46
Views: 52477

Umbrella girls! The ladies will probably want "Umbrella guys", but good luck finding such a beast.
by Rick Floyd
Thu Feb 18, 2010 5:52 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: [2010] Membership Dues Comments And Questions
Replies: 24
Views: 21024

USASA snowboarding charges $75 BEFORE a certain date (well in advance of first comp) and $85 after that. They refer to the initial number as a "discount" for paying early, and the latter as the "regular" fee.
by Rick Floyd
Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:11 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 210123

Thanks Rick, thats a really good perspective for guys that don't participate in other sports, it costs more to play tennis, bowl, or ride MT bikes than what were asking for. I think it is important to keep this an "open book" though and if anyone wants to get in touch, I welcome the imput. Joe Yup,...
by Rick Floyd
Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:55 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 210123

I also have some comments on the proposed ISSA member fee requirement. I have always just paid whatever member fee was required in all sports I have competed in, without thinking much about it. If I competed for a year and felt it was a rip-off, I would have either asked for it back, or not competed...
by Rick Floyd
Wed Feb 17, 2010 7:36 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Preliminary look at the Euro Contest Calender 2010
Replies: 6
Views: 8613

Geez - I'm gonna have to move to Europe...we only have three races on the schedule and no status granted for any yet...but we DO have FARM 10...so I'll stay here. :-)
by Rick Floyd
Wed Feb 17, 2010 7:34 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA members 2010 - Complete listing
Replies: 46
Views: 52477

Paul Price wrote:Just paid my dues for 2010 but it took a lot of work to find out who to pay and how much.
Needs to be on the front page and as the top sticky in the forums
I paid issa@slalomskateboarder.com $25 via paypal.
cheers
see some of you in Texas
...must be the language barrier! ;-)
by Rick Floyd
Wed Feb 17, 2010 7:33 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: technique assistance - losing speed in the cones.
Replies: 11
Views: 11565

I picked up a stack of steel washers. Couldn't find any fibre washers but they have pretty good tolerance and fit with the existing kingpin so they shouldn't put too much wear on it. I stacked enough that the stack (7 washers) cup and Khiro barrel are the same height as the original bennett barrel ...
by Rick Floyd
Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: technique assistance - losing speed in the cones.
Replies: 11
Views: 11565

I saw the previous posting on this issue last nite and my plans are to eliminate the bottom cone on the bennett. I have a bmx spacer that fits but its not a tight fit on the kingpin...I will look for some fibre washers tomorrow. Alternatively I might put a really hard bushing on the bottom for now....
by Rick Floyd
Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:49 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: technique assistance - losing speed in the cones.
Replies: 11
Views: 11565

Lawrence, I can almost guarantee you that the "oversteering" problem you feel is from the setup of the bushings on the Bennett, not foot position. If you can't do the yellow stim setup I recommend, at least get rid of the cone bushings and use barrels only, with a cup washer on the bottom. I used se...
by Rick Floyd
Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:11 am
Forum: Canada
Topic: 7th Annual Dovercourt Open - July 1, 2010
Replies: 26
Views: 25462

Stéphane Fournier wrote:not this years for me , i just buy a house, no money, and no time for this years.snif, snif
Stéphane, congratulations on buying a house - that is huge! We will see you on course soon enough I am sure.

-RF
by Rick Floyd
Sat Feb 13, 2010 10:39 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: What's the name of this board?
Replies: 3
Views: 6982

...of course, CR with a bandage on his arm in the background...I think he thinks blood red is just another way to show Canadian pride. ;-)
by Rick Floyd
Sat Feb 13, 2010 10:36 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Two Days of Turri at Toyland - April 10-11 [Prime]
Replies: 4
Views: 5408

Having skated this road before (one side of it, anyway), I'm sure the racing will be bad-ass as usual. One question for you and Jonny: Any chance you'd consider basing it on the best TWO-run combined time? That would at least partly eliminate the headwind/tailwind factor. I've been wanting to sugge...
by Rick Floyd
Sat Feb 13, 2010 10:33 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: technique assistance - losing speed in the cones.
Replies: 11
Views: 11565

Lawrence - if you have the capability to post a vid, or link to a vid, we can likely give you much better feedback. The wheelbase for 6 foot cones sounds about right. I assume your feet are pretty much directly over each truck, and that you have soft bushings in front (75-85 depending on weight/cour...
by Rick Floyd
Sat Feb 13, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 210123

Thanks Jourdan, hope everything is OK. Remember, there are a bunch of us willing to help. Thanks Jourdan - life is more important than skating...do your thing. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. I arrive late Thursday night, so will be around all day friday, with vehicle, to assist....
by Rick Floyd
Sat Feb 13, 2010 10:02 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 210123

Stephen Lavin wrote:LOL, that is effin' funny Joe! Even looks like Wes...
...why thank you Lav, that's my handiwork. I gave Iacovelli exclusive publishing rights. ;-)
by Rick Floyd
Thu Feb 11, 2010 6:47 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 210123

Just curious...does anyone know why we need a notarized registration document? I've never seen this at any race in any sport in 48 years. Is it an insurance thing?

-RF
by Rick Floyd
Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:43 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim Fire!!
Replies: 8
Views: 10685

Antrim Fire!!

Downtown historic building - not the Inn.

http://www.wmur.com/news/22504056/detail.html

-RF
by Rick Floyd
Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:47 pm
Forum: 2010 World Championships - Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
Topic: Is there going to be an ISSA Worlds 2010?
Replies: 10
Views: 10103

Thanks Joe! Are you gonna get a personal status? I propose MAJOR status for Joe Iacovelli.

Pat, I hope to make at least one of those. It was so great to be back out there last summer after 18 years away.

-R
by Rick Floyd
Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:43 am
Forum: 2010 World Championships - Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
Topic: Is there going to be an ISSA Worlds 2010?
Replies: 10
Views: 10103

Thank you Eddy and Pat.

Pat - will there be a race in Hood this summer you think? If not, maybe I can make the OSG or other CSA race.

Eddy - I'd go for Montreal Worlds...1hr. and 15 min. drive!! ;-)

-R
by Rick Floyd
Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:26 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: 7th Annual Dovercourt Open - July 1, 2010
Replies: 26
Views: 25462

since the 4th is on sunday, maybe these kind folks who employ me would let me take friday instead and use a vaca day thursday
by Rick Floyd
Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:25 pm
Forum: 2010 World Championships - Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
Topic: Is there going to be an ISSA Worlds 2010?
Replies: 10
Views: 10103

Is there going to be an ISSA Worlds 2010?

Is there going to be an ISSA Worlds? Has anyone applied to host it yet? Anyone even mentioned they might want to host it? Are we sticking with the same ranking system for 2010, and if so, will there be year-end awards for rankings placement, as previously discussed elsewhere? Seems there is next to ...
by Rick Floyd
Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:22 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: JISSA
Replies: 130
Views: 109738

JISSA lives!
by Rick Floyd
Thu Feb 04, 2010 7:10 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: 2010 ISSA Membership
Replies: 45
Views: 45794

Bravo for the ISSA BOD!!
by Rick Floyd
Wed Feb 03, 2010 7:55 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 210123

Thanks Steve - but I need to know what time it ENDS to know if I can get there in time, or if I can register Sat. AM instead...and about the classes/race status.
by Rick Floyd
Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:38 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 210123

what time is the meeting friday? mandatory (I arrive at AUS at 9:15pm)? Can you clarify classes? it's confusing with the ISSA classes listed then the A/B. ISSA Status? You will miss the pre race informal and alcohol. sorry buddy. that's great...seriously, does anyone know what is going on re: the a...
by Rick Floyd
Tue Feb 02, 2010 4:44 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 210123

what time is the meeting friday? mandatory (I arrive at AUS at 9:15pm)?

Can you clarify classes? it's confusing with the ISSA classes listed then the A/B.

ISSA Status?
by Rick Floyd
Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:20 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: wtt downhill deck or popsicle complete for cones
Replies: 5
Views: 6316

Doug Kadzban wrote:still lookin' for some cones, although all the stuff in the original post is gone.
Sk8kings - 10 for $20

http://www.sk8kings.com/Merchant2/merch ... y_Code=SLC
by Rick Floyd
Sat Jan 23, 2010 12:57 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 210123

"Each competitor that will be competing in the “actual” Sizzler must join the ISSA, in order to compete. Please look at the help of the ISSA from the standpoint of, “more money saved on the production side of the event equals a larger prize purse”." Help me understand....thanks....please dont tell ...
by Rick Floyd
Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:34 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 210123

Can anyone recommend who to rent a car from if your under 25. Most places let you do it 21+ but policies vary and it can get expensive if you don't do it right. SK - check this site: https://www.alamo.com/index.do?action=/hotDealsTemplate&msg=Alamo_bnm_ig_offer The current rates only apply for the ...
by Rick Floyd
Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:55 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 210123

I talked to Jourdan tonight. He makes me hopeful for slalom. I wanna go to the race, but will need to do it on the cheap, so if you are going, and you've previously been picked up at the arport by me, or slept at my house, hook a brother up. I don't need free, but I do need cheap, airfare is $500+....
by Rick Floyd
Fri Jan 15, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 210123

Nice Jourdan!
by Rick Floyd
Sun Jan 10, 2010 3:28 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Any Consideration to a "Flat" Point System?
Replies: 12
Views: 14392

Right now a pro is a pro, and you can change UP in mid-season, like KD did - but still get your AM and PRO points separately, plus the "filler" points you get if you don't have the required 6/8/ events. You can also be a PRO and still get MASTERS points and/or enter MASTERS class in one event and ge...
by Rick Floyd
Sun Jan 10, 2010 2:15 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Any Consideration to a "Flat" Point System?
Replies: 12
Views: 14392

The only change I'd like to see is racers having to register in one division for the season, and only receive a ranking in that division, maybe with the exception of the women (could rank in Womens AND Ams), since there often only a few at a race. It would be easy (especially with assigned racer ID'...
by Rick Floyd
Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:32 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Any Consideration to a "Flat" Point System?
Replies: 12
Views: 14392

SL - I have discussed something very similar with others recently. The problem comes when somebody goes to a very local race and wins, against not much competition, and gets first place points...in a flat system that would be same as the points that, let's say, George gets for winning a race at the ...
by Rick Floyd
Wed Jan 06, 2010 4:34 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: 2009 Rankings have been posted
Replies: 7
Views: 9894

YES! Thanks to everyone involved. I have heard in the past that points and rankings were not such a big deal, but take them away and boy it sure did seem to matter. :-) Corky has been at it for a long time, now he is getting help and relief. I am very glad. I have always used the rankings as a recr...
by Rick Floyd
Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:04 pm
Forum: 2010 Contest Calendar
Topic: [Closed] 2010 Planning ahead
Replies: 49
Views: 57422

http://www.worldcupranking.com/ - that should be taken down. It's not good to have conflicting "rankings" if we are going to build the ISSA "brand". The rankings are based on mostly 2008 races too, with no new US 2009 results, only EU - making it appear outdated and incomplete. Not helping.
by Rick Floyd
Mon Jan 04, 2010 3:39 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Pro class - getting more racers in
Replies: 46
Views: 47811

I had a blueberry muffin and oatmeal for breakfast. Then I read the paper. You know, if anyone wants to know. It was pretty cool. I don't plan to do much now but work. Thinking about getting a cat.
by Rick Floyd
Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:58 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Pro class - getting more racers in
Replies: 46
Views: 47811

Insert foot in mouth - OK, I did say automatically...oh well.

I am leaving this discussion online for good anyway - it always goes nowhere.

Have at it.

-RF
by Rick Floyd
Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:13 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Pro class - getting more racers in
Replies: 46
Views: 47811

Anyone have any other sports that they participate in that can help guide us? MT Biking, Snowboarding, Surfing, even golf must have rules about how one moves from class to class. I do, as you know Joe, but I am disheartened by this once again seeming to become a negative online argument fest with n...

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