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- Wed Jun 02, 2010 6:43 pm
- Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
- Topic: New modular training ramps
- Replies: 59
- Views: 93156
check this photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/myprofe/4655780898/sizes/l/ Yes Ricardo, I've seen the solution you came up with... I was interested in seeing if Willy had come up with a "modular" solution... Like he mentioned: "I don't want a ramp that fits in my trunk, but hand pulls that have to g...
- Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:07 am
- Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
- Topic: New modular training ramps
- Replies: 59
- Views: 93156
I do plan on putting hand pulls on it, I just haven't got that far yet. I'm also not entirely sure how I want to do it... Going to check out that photo album now to see how you guys did it. I just want to make sure that whatever solution I use can still be packed up into the small package. I don't ...
- Fri May 28, 2010 7:50 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: [CLOSED - DECK ACQUIRED] WTB: Fullbag Death or Glory GS deck
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4748
Re: GS
Curt it is not the Death or Glory model but is the Fullbag GS. - There are some scratches and marks on it from moving around the last couple of years. Never ridden or mounted however. Thanks Claude, I'm looking for the Death or Glory. I like the slightly wider tail on the D.O.G. (And the graphics -...
- Fri May 28, 2010 6:49 pm
- Forum: Timing System
- Topic: XT Racing Mini Lap Timer?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4121
XT Racing Mini Lap Timer?
Anyone on SS used the XT Racing Mini Lap Timer system for practice timing?
http://www.xtracing.com/en/minilap/index.php
Pretty much exactly like the MyChron lap timers I know people use, but a bit cheaper...
http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB ... .php?t=753
http://www.xtracing.com/en/minilap/index.php
Pretty much exactly like the MyChron lap timers I know people use, but a bit cheaper...
http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB ... .php?t=753
- Fri May 28, 2010 6:38 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: [CLOSED - DECK ACQUIRED] WTB: Fullbag Death or Glory GS deck
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4748
[CLOSED - DECK ACQUIRED] WTB: Fullbag Death or Glory GS deck
Since they're not available retail at the moment, I'll keep poking around the want ads and see if anyone has one used...
If you've got a Fullbag Death or Glory GS deck you'd be interested in selling, please PM me.
If I have to wait for Mig to get new ones pressed, so be it...
If you've got a Fullbag Death or Glory GS deck you'd be interested in selling, please PM me.
If I have to wait for Mig to get new ones pressed, so be it...
- Thu May 27, 2010 7:45 am
- Forum: Timing System
- Topic: Equine Electronics timer
- Replies: 15
- Views: 25128
- Thu May 27, 2010 12:15 am
- Forum: Timing System
- Topic: Equine Electronics timer
- Replies: 15
- Views: 25128
- Tue May 25, 2010 6:14 am
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Utah Skate sessions 2010.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11455
Re: sunday fun
START ramp anyone?Kevin Hornibrook wrote: We made in home safely with the starting ramp, got quite a few odd looks from other motorists on the way home.
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Good to know the "fairing" made it to it's new home safely!
- Fri May 21, 2010 6:58 pm
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 3547057
- Fri May 21, 2010 6:56 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Utah Skate sessions 2010.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11455
Utah Skate sessions 2010.
Let's do a few this year eh?
First session Sunday May 23rd in Herriman at around noon. (Weather permitting.)
PM me for directions.
First session Sunday May 23rd in Herriman at around noon. (Weather permitting.)
PM me for directions.
- Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:58 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: building a 6-wheeler
- Replies: 15
- Views: 17762
WoooHooo!
WoooHooo!
Bring on the Schwheeler Races!
I dunno if I'll actually be able to make it to a race, but it's nice to hear some buzz aboot schwheelers again....
Bring on the Schwheeler Races!
I dunno if I'll actually be able to make it to a race, but it's nice to hear some buzz aboot schwheelers again....
- Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:53 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: 2010.....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6312
I'm starting up my short lunchtime sessions in West Valley, and I'll be up for early morning and / or weekends the middle of April also......Martin Drayton wrote:I will once it stops snowing, then I'll get my boards out of storage! There are rumours that they may extend the season again from the 11th - 18th April...
- Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:39 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: 2010.....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6312
2010.....
Anyone wanna knock down cones?
- Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:44 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: CONCRETE WAVE Observation - Didn't See Slalom Equipment Ads
- Replies: 31
- Views: 24746
First you have to prove that the board you are getting, gets better mileage than your old one. -RF New gear is ALWAYS faster than old gear.... (Oh wait, you said someting about better mileage?) OK, here goes: a Pavel foamie, or a new Death or Glory GS will definitely be lighter than my current boar...
- Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:40 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: CONCRETE WAVE Observation - Didn't See Slalom Equipment Ads
- Replies: 31
- Views: 24746
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:45 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: [2009] Action Sports Weekend - Park City?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15372
But getting Main Street is a 4-6 month minimum process Curt. Ah. I thought Patrick said in one of his emails that Main Street was available. (I was obviosly not one of the ones helping last time - I have no idea what it actually takes to put on a race....) I did hear back from Dave / Hardbooter, an...
- Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:01 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: [2009] Action Sports Weekend - Park City?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15372
Hi Bob, looks like there isn't enough lead time to do a race at the same time... :( As for a Hardbooter Race, it was something Dave said to me at the end of the winter and I haven't heard anything since. maybe Curt could chat to him? MD Hmmm... I still don't understand exacly what the whole "Action...
- Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:47 pm
- Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
- Topic: modding bennets?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 23883
silverfish. someone was righting a review on the new CNC'd indy DH plates. they said it was a bit slopply, so they were going to add a spherical to stiffen it up, so i figured this was true in all trucks? correct me if im wrong When they said "stiffen it up" they were probably referring to removing...
- Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:27 pm
- Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
- Topic: modding bennets?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 23883
alright, i finished the mod, and it turned out great. i did a bit more research on sphericals and decided it wasnt for me, im only 13 so my ankles arent as strong as some of yours, so the loss of manuverability would effect me more than most. Just curious, where did you find this research that said...
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:34 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: radikal style reflex bushings for sale
- Replies: 22
- Views: 20792
Re: bushings from 70mm wheels
Curt, the overall shape of your bushings look very nice. I generally try and stay away from having any of the black wheel core on my bushings, because I think they could make the bushing "ride" stiffer than their rated duro, and one side of the bushing could ride softer/harder than the other depend...
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:40 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
- Replies: 34
- Views: 32372
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:39 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: [2009] Action Sports Weekend - Park City?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15372
Re: New ashphalt....
Are you serious Martin?Martin Drayton wrote:News just in, they are resurfacing Main Street on monday....Hmmmm. Maybe its not too late to add a slalom event...
MD
Let's do it!
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:30 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: radikal style reflex bushings for sale
- Replies: 22
- Views: 20792
Re: 89a z bottoms
I was wondering what are your techniques for making a Z-bottom from a 70mm wheel without having some of the rock hard black wheel core on the bottom/top of the bushing? Thanks, Art Hey Art, Not sure what Gareth's technique is, but I've made a few bushings out of 70mm wheels, and they still work fin...
- Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:01 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: World/Hood river
- Replies: 15
- Views: 17471
Re: ride
I've already been hooked up. Unbelievable, that's what us slalom geeks are, unbelievable.trish erickson wrote:Curt,
Get a hold of Bob. He is driving up with Gib and they are camping at a local area with showers. They migh have some room for ya.
See you guys (and gal) there!
- Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:15 am
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: World/Hood river
- Replies: 15
- Views: 17471
Hey UPC folks. Looks like I'm gonna bite the bullet and drive up for the Worlds... If anyone knows of any last minute accomodation options let me know. I'll throw a sleeping bag on a floor if I need to. My first race - should be interesting. Looking forward to getting my yonker kicked. Martin, if yo...
- Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:09 am
- Forum: Independent
- Topic: Indy Low?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6232
- Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:34 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
- Replies: 34
- Views: 32372
I ran away to Jared's favorite hill for a couple of hours over the weekend. It's still in great shape. Needs a little sweeping, but there's no new construction in the area yet. If anyone wants to spend an evening, some time on a Saturday or Sunday in beatifful Herriman, let me know..... http://i35.t...
- Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:39 am
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: [SOLD] PAIR of Lemon / 83a BigZigs for sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2067
[SOLD] PAIR of Lemon / 83a BigZigs for sale
[ SOLD! ] PAIR of Lemon / 83a BigZigs for sale Lightly used, a few small marks from use, but lips are in perfect shape, and no coning or chunking. The usual flaking of the graphics seen on all zig shaped wheels. $16 US shipped to the USA. Paypal payments preferred, contact me via PM if interested. h...
- Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:28 am
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: [SOLD] Spherical Bennett For Sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2557
[SOLD] Spherical Bennett For Sale
[SOLD] As the title says, Bennett truck for sale, modified with spherical bearings in both the Hanger and the Baseplate. $65 US shipped to the USA as seen in the photos. (With the rock-hard bushings) or $70 shipped to the US if you would like some soft Khiros modified to work better with the spheri...
- Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:58 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
- Replies: 34
- Views: 32372
Saturday Morning
Anyone up for an EARLY session Saturday?
Early enough to beat the rain?
Early enough so people who have to work Saturday can make it to work?
Early enough to beat the rain?
Early enough so people who have to work Saturday can make it to work?
- Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:45 pm
- Forum: Independent
- Topic: Indy Low?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6232
Indy Low?
Anyone ever use an Indy "Low" for any slalom stuff?
Had one lying around, so I chopped it down to 'bout 111 mm:
Had one lying around, so I chopped it down to 'bout 111 mm:
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:58 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
- Replies: 34
- Views: 32372
Nice, I'll try to come on a rare day off... - What time do you usually start/finish? - Are you there this friday? - ever do it after work? MD The lunchtime rides are usuall ride between probably 11 - 11y:30 am, and 12:30 - 1:00 pm. Today was a rain-out, maybe Thursday this week? If we get together ...
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:37 am
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Bob the Z-Boi
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4858
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:32 am
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
- Replies: 34
- Views: 32372
Lunchtime Wiggling.
Jared and I have been trying to do some wiggling for lunch now and then... If anyone is in the vicinity of the E-center around luchtime (and it's not raining), hit one of us up and feel free to join us... http://i40.tinypic.com/11kz0qe.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/k4eaur.jpg We need to try another wee...
- Fri May 29, 2009 11:03 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: Steel Spacers for Slalom Trucks
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2719
- Fri May 29, 2009 5:58 pm
- Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
- Topic: modding bennets?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 23883
yeah its possible to put a spherical, actually need to put in 2, in a bennett but I'm not sure that it would be an improvement It's actually a big improvement. Can you say poor-man's GOG Homer? http://i43.tinypic.com/angdpd.jpg http://i41.tinypic.com/2hobthu.jpg http://i43.tinypic.com/1441i6r.jpg h...
- Wed May 27, 2009 6:28 am
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
- Replies: 34
- Views: 32372
- Tue May 26, 2009 9:21 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
- Replies: 34
- Views: 32372
- Wed May 20, 2009 8:04 am
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
- Replies: 34
- Views: 32372
Howz 'bout an afternoon / evening session? Mornings don't work for me right now, well, maybe in a couple of weeks a Saturday morning would work, after soccer and softball gets out for the summer.... You Summit co. folks can drive down to the southwestern part of the Salt Lake valley too. Martin, thi...
- Tue May 19, 2009 6:27 am
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: Steel Spacers for Slalom Trucks
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2719
Steel Spacers for Slalom Trucks
Precision Steel spacers availalble: I have a couple different widths, as seen below in the photo: 7mm width (the inside spacers in the photo,) and 5mm width (outside.) I prefer the 7mm version, as they're beefier than the 5mm, but I do use some of the 5mm version also. I've replaced all the aluminum...
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:53 am
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
- Replies: 34
- Views: 32372
- Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:46 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
- Replies: 34
- Views: 32372
Re: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
So guys, where should we set up our sessions? Anyone got any preference over evenings? I have some GS/HS board testing to do and would love to find some new hills... Martin. Most of these are still available with no new construction: (The economy in the crapper is good for some things.....) http://...
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:37 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Sunday session 11/16/08
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5464
- Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:23 pm
- Forum: Gecko
- Topic: Thank you and Goodbye UK...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7029
Re: Dixie will have to wait...
Martin, don't put the wheeled boards away yet. We need to have at least one session to welcome you back to UT.Martin Drayton wrote:ps. My skating is done for the year now, the next board I get on will be a snowboard...everyday for 5 1/2 months!
- Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:48 am
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
- Topic: Skandal?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6785
While I don't own a Skandal, I did modify a Randal 125 to be pretty much the same as a Skandal. My long-winded rantings about 125's and my version of the Skandal are here: http://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/forum/longboard-skateboarding-trucks/70184-randal-125s-what-they-good-2.html#post1297145151
- Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:32 am
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Fresh Pavement Pilgrimage 2008 - Near SLC, UT
- Replies: 25
- Views: 29666
Re: Gas prices!
???trish erickson wrote:I havn't ridden since I cracked my skull.
Do tell...
(After you get back from Sweden)trish erickson wrote:Martin, We need you here!
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:22 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Fresh Pavement Pilgrimage 2008 - Near SLC, UT
- Replies: 25
- Views: 29666
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:04 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: Abec 11 75a Bushings
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1878
Abec 11 75a Bushings
Abec 11 75a bushings for sale. All Barrell shaped. These were made from 70mm wheels, and still have small remnants of the wheel core in the bushings, as you can see in the second photo, but it won't affect the ride quality. The Khiro is included in the photo for reference. Not for sale, unless someo...
- Fri May 23, 2008 4:07 pm
- Forum: Colorado
- Topic: Bad Weather
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5322
Bad Weather
Did all you COSS folks make it through the tornado OK?
(Don't get tornados up in the mountains often, so it's pretty freaky....)
(Don't get tornados up in the mountains often, so it's pretty freaky....)
- Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:19 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Fresh Pavement Pilgrimage 2008 - Near SLC, UT
- Replies: 25
- Views: 29666
Re: Ouch!!!!!
Tiff did get one picture of a little riding before she and Jared went to the hospital, and the wind blew all of the cones off of the road. http://i31.tinypic.com/a1oa9t.jpg The 40mph gusts blowing us down the hill where kinda interesting..... Let's do it again soon, somewhere, anywhere, doesn't matt...