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by William Tway
Wed Nov 06, 2002 8:05 pm
Forum: Pocket Pistol
Topic: Morro/Avila Pocket Pistol Race Boards...
Replies: 4
Views: 9123

Noah, I'm hooked after my first Pocket Pistol experience last weekend. What wheel base was I riding? Your rig is a super smooth pumping machine that hugs the cones on every turn with excellent traction. Thanks for the test spin. With a new PP, I can continue to drink beer, forget about practicing an...
by William Tway
Wed Nov 06, 2002 5:31 pm
Forum: Helmet, Pads, Wrist guards & Sliding gloves
Topic: Slide Gear
Replies: 7
Views: 11784

Alan, Is it possible to get the Poly-Tipped Kevlar Glove with built in pads or slide-gear? Looking for something similar to my old worn out Rector Palm Padded gloves. Thanks for your help. I eagerly await your response. <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: william tway on 2002-11-20 10:58 ]</...
by William Tway
Mon Nov 04, 2002 8:43 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Fall Farm Series
Replies: 23
Views: 20481

I also want to thank JG for taking time to give pointers to everyone and also for running the timer so I could take a few Hybrid runs. My fastest time was my only run on the Pocket Pistol. I will be busting up all my piggy banks real soon so I can get one. Vlad/Noah, You guys are gonna get hooked on...
by William Tway
Mon Nov 04, 2002 4:15 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Fall Farm Series
Replies: 23
Views: 20481

Beautiful day of racing in Connecticut yesterday. First off NYC GRASS would like to welcome Dr. Dan to our chapter. Despite being on call yesterday, he showed up and raced. Who won yesterday....everyone who showed up. TS results JG 18.878 Noah 19.072 UR13 19.542 Tway 20.030 Parsons 20.252 Dr. DAn 29...
by William Tway
Wed Oct 30, 2002 12:24 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Fall Farm Series
Replies: 23
Views: 20481

Ok race fans, this weekend is a go. We plan to race a 55 cone (single lane) TS burner. Starting time is approx. 10am and we will meet at the Tway farm then head over to Michigan Rd to race. $5 entry fee, winner takes all. As many runs as you want in 2 hours. The course is technical as there is not m...
by William Tway
Mon Oct 28, 2002 10:56 pm
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: Setting a Course (chalk line?)
Replies: 33
Views: 48680

I use my kids Crayolas. They work great and last a hell of a long time. They recently re-coated my practice spot and I was hating until I inspected the course and found that the new black-top didn't stick to the wax crayon and my course was still highly visible.
by William Tway
Sun Oct 27, 2002 3:13 pm
Forum: Comet
Topic: Comet
Replies: 13
Views: 21633

I purchased a GC Comet last year and raced it with Indys for a while then put it away. Recently I got it back out and set it up with an RTX - Indy offset (with a good amount of wedging) and cut-down Avalons and it rocks on Hybrid type courses. Love the wide tail. The traction is sick and my times ha...
by William Tway
Mon Oct 14, 2002 5:14 pm
Forum: Sweden
Topic: FCR World Championships
Replies: 8
Views: 8906

Nice job Jani. Sounds like you had a lot of fun out West. Please consider entering the upcoming WV Mountain race this weekend. It would be great to see you there.
by William Tway
Thu Oct 10, 2002 3:12 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Jani, please tell us about your S Camber boards!
Replies: 30
Views: 36867

You won't see me riding anything but JG's S-Camber. I am holding it for ransom until he gets his garbage bag of his dirty clothes out of the trunk of my car.

Jani, the board is se magnifique!
by William Tway
Mon Oct 07, 2002 7:52 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Fall Farm Series
Replies: 23
Views: 20481

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by William Tway
Thu Sep 26, 2002 3:27 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Trackmate E-Fommercial
Replies: 9
Views: 10616

Adam, Glad you enjoyed it. I admit it's a little cheezy and I say "light weight" and "bam" a few too many times but Trippe and I put this together in 30 minutes. I just wanted to demonstrate how easy it is to set up and take down the system.
by William Tway
Wed Sep 25, 2002 9:04 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Trackmate E-Fommercial
Replies: 9
Views: 10616

<A HREF="http://www.users.cloud9.net/~wbtway/tm. ... ">Trakmate E-Fommercial</A>



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by William Tway
Wed Sep 25, 2002 4:21 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Timing equipment
Replies: 28
Views: 33852

Brady, I will contact you shortly. Here are a few highlights of the system: Supports Single or Dual racers 1/1000 of second accuracy 50 hours of use on one <b>9 volt battery</b> One Year Warranty on parts and labor Compatible with normally On or OFF switches Supports start button, Tape switches, inf...
by William Tway
Wed Sep 25, 2002 3:11 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: TS Parallel Techniques
Replies: 10
Views: 11104

JG, thanks for the info. Much to my amazement, I posted some of my fastest times last night riding your old S-Camber set up with Mids. I was running 92 Stingers in front and 86 Cambrias in back. I was nearly .2 faster than all previous attempts on many different boards and set-ups. The only problem ...
by William Tway
Sun Sep 22, 2002 8:13 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: ? about G.R.A.S.S. movement
Replies: 6
Views: 7483

WesE, That is not true at all. GRASS is alive and well in many regions of this country. It's entirely up to the organizer of their chapter if they want to use GRASS or GRS. In fact, Da' Farm was brought to you by a combined effort of NY GRASS and NH GRASS.
by William Tway
Sat Sep 21, 2002 5:19 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: TS Parallel Techniques
Replies: 10
Views: 11104

JG will be here tonight so I got out the old Fibreflex 24" with Bennett Pros. I look forward to seeing what times <i>that 70's guy</i> will post. I imagine a 7.999 is within his grasp. UR13, if you're around, come and join the fun. <center><img src=http://www.users.cloud9.net/~wbtway/jgps.jpg></cent...
by William Tway
Thu Sep 19, 2002 9:26 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: TS Parallel Techniques
Replies: 10
Views: 11104

JG, I would be very interested in hearing your opinion regarding TS parallel slalom set-ups, techniques, wheels (on a good surface) etc. I have been practicing 25 cones set at 5.5 center/center riding a Roe BR with a Seismic in front and a TTC. I have tried numerous wheels and pumping techniques. So...
by William Tway
Tue Sep 17, 2002 4:11 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: NY GRASS Parallel Practice/Race
Replies: 0
Views: 2902

Anyone interested is some duel/single lane nighttime flat parallel TS practice, I will have a course set and ready (with timing system) at 9pm (m-th)in a well lit parking lot in Vista. Email for directions. Results from 9/23/02 Ran some good times on Gilmours old S-Camber but was more consistent on ...
by William Tway
Sun Sep 15, 2002 8:22 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Fall Farm Series
Replies: 23
Views: 20481

Fall Farm Series Practice. S-Camber in action on fast TS course set by TK. <img src=http://www.users.cloud9.net/~wbtway/scamber.jpg> Concentration <img src=http://www.users.cloud9.net/~wbtway/ffs1.jpg> Style <img src=http://www.users.cloud9.net/~wbtway/ffs2.jpg> Finesse <img src=http://www.users.clo...
by William Tway
Thu Sep 05, 2002 7:35 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Ridden a RoeRacing deck...post a review!
Replies: 80
Views: 118969

<img src=http://www.users.cloud9.net/~wbtway/roesetup.jpg> The Roe Bottle Rocket is an excellent shape for TS racing. I have set mine up with German Seismics (Silver Springs) in front. They turn fast and snap right back to center. Even set "loose" you can bomb a hill on this board with complete conf...
by William Tway
Tue Sep 03, 2002 9:18 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Timing equipment
Replies: 28
Views: 33852

The Turner drinking bottle is just a makeshift start button. Light weight and durable. As for the outlet, it's made of hard plastic and is very lightweight. The wire is surprising light as well. It's flexible and each wire is individually braided. (very strong) Some day we hope the system will run t...
by William Tway
Tue Sep 03, 2002 12:20 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Timing equipment
Replies: 28
Views: 33852

Jani, The timers are manufactured in Canada and I assemble and distribute them worldwide. Because of all the various options, each timer is made to order. The timer alone is $200. and can be assemble independently. The plugs on the back of the unit are RJ6 (standard headset plugs for US telephones)....
by William Tway
Mon Sep 02, 2002 11:47 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Timing equipment
Replies: 28
Views: 33852

<img src=http://www.users.cloud9.net/~wbtway/tm.jpg> <img src=http://www.users.cloud9.net/~wbtway/tm1.jpg> <img src=http://www.users.cloud9.net/~wbtway/tm3.jpg> Supports Single or Dual racers 1/1000 of second accuracy 50 hours of use on one 9 volt battery. One Year Warranty on parts and labor Compat...
by William Tway
Mon Sep 02, 2002 8:53 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Timing equipment
Replies: 28
Views: 33852

<img src=http://www.users.cloud9.net/~wbtway/wire.jpg> <img src=http://www.users.cloud9.net/~wbtway/wire1.jpg> WesE, Actually the new Trakmate Timers can easily fit in a backpack. Note pic: 1000' of high quality flexible wire in a backpack. This plug and play system is all you need to throw a race. ...