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by Wes Eastridge
Wed Sep 08, 2004 3:05 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Red Clay Cup - 2004 Georgia State Championships
Replies: 67
Views: 72934

Is there anyone that I can share a ride to ATL with, anytime before 6am Sunday? If so, please contact me via private message.
by Wes Eastridge
Wed Aug 25, 2004 1:17 am
Forum: Clothing
Topic: Shoe Swap
Replies: 8
Views: 13502

I just wanted to revive this topic, and to update that I am currently looking for ANY skate-worthy shoe in size-8 for the left foot, as long as it doesn't have an enormously thick/puffy tongue. I have an unused, unmodified right shoe for trade, and will have more in the future.
by Wes Eastridge
Wed Aug 18, 2004 9:09 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Ride to Breck from Denver needed.
Replies: 0
Views: 2738

Ride to Breck from Denver needed.

If anyone has a ride that I can share from Denver airport Wednesday, after 7:10pm Mountain time, to Breckenridge, please call me.
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by Wes Eastridge
Wed Aug 18, 2004 5:41 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: John Kerry [snipped from John Gilmour post]
Replies: 22
Views: 23765

Face it, John, you have a subconcious desire to race old men on go carts.
by Wes Eastridge
Mon Aug 16, 2004 5:18 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Inexpensive/Accurate timer?
Replies: 3
Views: 6213

Unfortunately, the most inexpensive is NOT the least fancy. If you have a windows-based laptop computer, the Chronocone software can be obtained for free, and then all that is needed are some video game controllers and your tapeswitches/infrared-sensors. See Pat Chewning about the Chronocone. The le...
by Wes Eastridge
Mon Aug 16, 2004 3:45 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Summer Outlaw Series
Replies: 114
Views: 109328

Nino, the part of Van Dorn we are riding is in the Franconia/Alexandria area of VA. It’s just about too fast and scary, and with too much large-truck traffic, to be used as a slalom spot. Most of the time we go there just to bomb it. If you still want to join in on a session, let us know you are int...
by Wes Eastridge
Sun Aug 15, 2004 3:21 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Summer Outlaw Series
Replies: 114
Views: 109328

(Seth, don't be a wise-acre).


So, how did the race today go? Did rain force you to end early? Who won?

Sorry I couldn’t be there. I really wanted to, but had to recover from the food poisoning that struck me last night.

I may be up for some slalom tomorrow and/or some Oakwood afterward.
by Wes Eastridge
Sat Aug 14, 2004 5:03 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Summer Outlaw Series
Replies: 114
Views: 109328

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UTC = Eastern Daylight time + 4 hours.
by Wes Eastridge
Sat Aug 14, 2004 3:08 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Summer Outlaw Series
Replies: 114
Views: 109328

Saturday: Periods of rain, mainly after 1pm. Chance of precipitation is 100%

I hereby resign from the office of Da Weather Man, effective immediately.


AnthonyF, that's too bad, but it's not looking real great tomorrow anyway.
by Wes Eastridge
Sat Aug 14, 2004 12:59 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Accuracy tests between Trakmate, Chronocone and EttSexEtt
Replies: 5
Views: 7705

Re: Timing Accuracy tests

BTW should someone feel particularly industrious....in your opinion do you think it would be hard to make the software work on a Palm or Windows CE machine....(Not for use at an actual race...but for training and recreational racing) That would kick ass! I just got used Sony PalmOS device and would...
by Wes Eastridge
Fri Aug 13, 2004 3:56 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Summer Outlaw Series
Replies: 114
Views: 109328

If we can plan to be done by 2pm, I think we can pull it off. And the chance of rain after 2pm is still only 40%. It’s up to Brian of course, but right now, I’m feeling positive about having the race.
by Wes Eastridge
Thu Aug 12, 2004 4:27 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

Sunday doesn’t look so bad though for skating. Slalom and various downhill practice are my main goal for this weekend, but I wouldn’t mind beating myself up learning to surf the swell on Saturday if rain is ominous. Will they rent surfboards out during hurricanes? (or does anyone have a board I can ...
by Wes Eastridge
Thu Aug 12, 2004 3:48 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

I have Saturday blocked off, with P&R racing the first half of the day and the All-girl Longboard Session the second half. I’m looking for slalom practice sessions to do on the first half of Sunday , before I hit up Oakwood in the afternoon. Tysons? Mike Ohm, Is Walker a Sunday-morning-spot at all?
by Wes Eastridge
Tue Aug 10, 2004 11:22 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

Re: Van Dorn

Anyone up for a Van Dorn/Oakwood session this weekend? I am all about hitting up the ‘wood, probably Sunday afternoon, after getting in some crucial pre-Breck slalom practice. Heck, I'm up for hitting OCC sometime on a weekday too (AnthonyS, see if you can get at least a third person who can drive ...
by Wes Eastridge
Fri Aug 06, 2004 4:23 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

Hey im thinking oakwood on sunday? any takers? Dang, AnthonyF, bad timing for your Oakwood session. The 1st Slalom Division of DC/DC will be at Das Farm race in CT this weekend and the 1st Speedboard Division will be at TopChallenge in Montreal Canada. Have a good and safe one if you session at the...
by Wes Eastridge
Fri Aug 06, 2004 12:42 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: THE TRAP
Replies: 16
Views: 19813

Wouldn’t the approach distance make a difference? I think it would. There should be a specified distance, otherwise someone would use this loophole to their advantage (like choosing a spot that has hills at either end). There should be something like a backstop that goes 3 or 4 feet behind the start...
by Wes Eastridge
Thu Aug 05, 2004 6:58 am
Forum: Movies
Topic: Da Farm 1.0 Skate Vid
Replies: 6
Views: 8212

Re: Da Farm 1.0 Skate Vid

William Tway wrote:4 years later and this video still rocks....
This year's Farm race will be only three years since the first one. :)

All the best. See you soon.
by Wes Eastridge
Wed Aug 04, 2004 8:15 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Spring/Summer series?
Replies: 55
Views: 50327

The next DC outlaw slalom race is Aug 14.
by Wes Eastridge
Mon Aug 02, 2004 9:16 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Racer Ready
Replies: 2
Views: 5037

Sounds really cool, Dan. You should check the URLs of your files though because nothing is available from the links you posted.

Will they require the user to have FilemakerPro?
by Wes Eastridge
Sat Jul 31, 2004 4:31 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

Mike Ohm wrote:Anyone up for a 4 to 6pm session at Tysons SSS.
I am. See you at 4.
by Wes Eastridge
Fri Jul 30, 2004 4:08 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

Walker is on my Friday evening to-do list. See you guys there.


I’ll probably be open for Oakwood session sometime.
by Wes Eastridge
Wed Jul 28, 2004 12:57 pm
Forum: Racer Profiles
Topic: E, Wes - USA
Replies: 8
Views: 14690

Thanks for the comments, Glenn, Steve, Rick and Dave. LaCosta 2004 GS was indeed one of the gnar-est GSes I’ve run, due to the speed that the hill generated. The hill was so fast, that in the TS, I switched to a board with a slightly longer wheelbase right before a crucial heat, just to feel safer, ...
by Wes Eastridge
Wed Jul 21, 2004 5:34 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

We are using the word “ditch” to refer to a water diversion portal, usually made of concrete.
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by Wes Eastridge
Tue Jul 20, 2004 4:53 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

Anthony Flis,
I like riding ditches very much.

The one you are describing sounds great. I’ll hit you up about it sometime next week, as I will probably be away this weekend.
by Wes Eastridge
Tue Jul 20, 2004 4:32 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

Anthony Smallwood,
Where and when should I meet you today?

Your cell phone acts as it it is turned off.
by Wes Eastridge
Sat Jul 17, 2004 8:12 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

Anthony (and anyone else interested), Mike Ohm and myself have decided to ride his Tysons spot at around 1pm to about 3pm rather than Oakwood. Give my cellular a call if you want to join us and need directions. I'll have an extra slalom board for you to ride.
by Wes Eastridge
Fri Jul 16, 2004 9:13 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

I just remembered that I am helping with the All-girl longboard session tomorrow evening at 5pm. A Saturday Oakwood session would have to be between morning and 3pm. Anyone up for it? If anyone can help out with the All-girl longboards session at 5:30pm tomorrow, that would be apreciated. http://www...
by Wes Eastridge
Fri Jul 16, 2004 7:23 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

Awesome. See you guys there.


I'm also looking for an Oakwood session.

Slalom is totally do-able there. I set/rode a course there a couple of weeks ago. With plenty of chalk, the forseeable problems can be worked around.

Saturday looks good. Sunday looks wet.
by Wes Eastridge
Thu Jul 08, 2004 4:45 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1248980

What happened to "Giving the People What they Want"?

Two out of three Farmers prefer a 2-day event over other formats. Especially when Saturday is on Shady lane and Sunday is on Derby hill.

Is the one-day format someone's insurance of not being smoked two days in a row? :0
by Wes Eastridge
Wed Jul 07, 2004 8:09 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Gaithersburg Open Slalom Series
Replies: 43
Views: 44399

Jack Quarantillo wrote:Directions from Lowes
Thanks, Quaballero! Now I know how to get to Lowes! (Was not able to get directions from other local G-burg slalomers in the past).
by Wes Eastridge
Wed Jul 07, 2004 7:57 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Gaithersburg Open Slalom Series
Replies: 43
Views: 44399

andybody have directions to this place? From the intersection of Quince Orchard Rd and Clopper Rd, take Quince Orchard NE (towards the Motel-6). On Quince Orchard, just after you go under the train trestle, you will see the Park & RIde lot on your right (there is also a sign for it under the trestl...
by Wes Eastridge
Mon Jul 05, 2004 11:45 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Gaithersburg Open Slalom Series
Replies: 43
Views: 44399

The first course will probably be set and open for practice by 10am.

Make sure to check this topic on the Friday before, in case any changes are made.
by Wes Eastridge
Sun Jul 04, 2004 11:02 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

There were plans of myself and Anthony Smallwood to skate a parade and watch the fireworks display on the Mall. I’m feeling ill, so won’t be able to make it, but if anyone wants to join Anthony and crew, give him a call. Anthony, if you see this after the fact, I apologize, but your phone message bo...
by Wes Eastridge
Sun Jul 04, 2004 5:58 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Timed races without a timer?
Replies: 2
Views: 5021

Timed races without a timer?

Does anyone know of, or have ideas for, slalom races without a true timing system?

How about for duals?
by Wes Eastridge
Sun Jul 04, 2004 4:56 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Gaithersburg Open Slalom Series
Replies: 43
Views: 44399

Re: Gaithersburg Open Slalom race

Kevin M. Gamble wrote:(DC Outlaw staff meteorologist Wes E can probably keep us updated on local weather conditions as we get closer to race day)
I will try, Kevin. Unfortunately, “I” can only predict the weather a couple days in advance.

See you there!
by Wes Eastridge
Sun Jul 04, 2004 4:06 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

See you next time then, AnthonyF.


We had transportation back up the hill today. It's "the only way to fly”.
by Wes Eastridge
Sat Jul 03, 2004 6:52 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

Yeah, so it's 3-5 at Oakwood. We are crazy mofos.

I'll probably chill out / give rides back up the hill until 4 and then ride through the early evening. I hate this weather. I totally dig 36°f compared to it.
by Wes Eastridge
Sat Jul 03, 2004 3:58 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

Oakwood 3pm - 5pm.
by Wes Eastridge
Thu Jul 01, 2004 4:50 am
Forum: 3dm
Topic: Changing materials ?
Replies: 34
Views: 89561

I don’t get it. How would anyone expect a 3dm wheel to cone? It’s not going to cone at the side edge because that is not where the hub is located. It’s not going to cone directly in the center because the hub isn’t there either. Softer wheels cone sooner than harder ones. 74a is the softest duro for...
by Wes Eastridge
Mon Jun 28, 2004 2:56 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Spring/Summer series?
Replies: 55
Views: 50327

Many ‘regulars’ were absent. So many people in fact that after the longboard duals (which even included a consolation bracket), we just did a single-lane jam session on a nice hybrid course that Brian set. It was a fun afternoon. Kyle Yarrington won the dual longboard race! Good job, Kyle! In attend...
by Wes Eastridge
Sat Jun 26, 2004 4:15 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Spring/Summer series?
Replies: 55
Views: 50327

Bump!

Just a reminder that there is an outlaw race tomorrow. See my previous post about it in this topic.
by Wes Eastridge
Sat Jun 26, 2004 4:13 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Anything going on at Park and Ride June 26, 2004?
Replies: 1
Views: 2768

Yes. There is a race there tomorrow. See the topic "DC Spring/Summer series" topic if you need the details.
by Wes Eastridge
Sat Jun 26, 2004 4:10 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: In The News - June 25, 2004
Replies: 2
Views: 3300

I missed the news program. Did anyone catch what the story was specifically covering?
by Wes Eastridge
Thu Jun 24, 2004 9:20 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Spring/Summer series?
Replies: 55
Views: 50327

The race for this Saturday is on! "GS" practice at 10am, traditional racing starts at noon. Currently (Thurs, 3:20pm), the weather experts predict partly coudy, 83°F climate for G-burg on Saturday. Looks good. Afterwards, after Lupper (lunch/supper), there will be a session at Oakwood. This hill is ...
by Wes Eastridge
Wed Jun 23, 2004 11:20 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: EMAIL BLITZ! OLNEY, MD PREFAB NIGHTMARE!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 10296

"I think this meeting is really being held to get you and the other skaters quite. I can’t figure out what that was supposed to mean. Did Jim leave a word out or did he spell something wrong? I still don’t know what this meeting is for. I thought the meeting was for advocates of concrete parks to b...
by Wes Eastridge
Wed Jun 23, 2004 8:21 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: EMAIL BLITZ! OLNEY, MD PREFAB NIGHTMARE!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 10296

Aaaa-Haaaa!!! Thanks Jack! Can anyone tell me a little bit about this meeting? It says that Jimena wants concrete - So is physical attendance very important for the concrete riders’ support? I could just call JohnD on free cellphone network during the meeting and listen in / give my input, if physic...
by Wes Eastridge
Wed Jun 23, 2004 6:40 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: EMAIL BLITZ! OLNEY, MD PREFAB NIGHTMARE!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 10296

Can someone give an address for the Concrete vs Modular meeting that is tonight? I can't find any "Rocky Glen Court" in Olney Maryland.
by Wes Eastridge
Sat Jun 19, 2004 11:15 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

Eleven AM will be too early for me today. I might be able to skate 2-4pm though.


Bozi, the race is next Sat, June 26.
by Wes Eastridge
Sat Jun 19, 2004 12:57 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

Is it raining at Walker yet?
by Wes Eastridge
Thu Jun 17, 2004 4:40 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1590510

Walker, Friday night, weather looks nice for slalom alright.

What time?

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