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by Gustavs Gailitis
Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: 2009 Contest Calendar
Topic: Request Race Scheduling In This Topic
Replies: 12
Views: 25849

PLEASE add to calendar:

Latvia open championships 2009
Format: Tight, Special, Giant
Date: 1 August 2009
Location: Priekuli,LV
Sanction: asking for PRIME
Contact: Gustavs Gailitis, gustavsgailitis@inbox.lv
Website: http://www.skateboardinfo.lv

Thanks in advance ;)
by Gustavs Gailitis
Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:39 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2009] Amsterdam Sept 4-5-6, 2009 (discussion)
Replies: 41
Views: 44471

I agree with Antonio - Flavio,you could have 3 disciplines and MAIN!!!
by Gustavs Gailitis
Mon Jul 06, 2009 5:06 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Slalom contests in Latvia 2009
Replies: 73
Views: 80003

GREAT WEEKEND IN JURMALA!!!

Great weekend in Jurmala!!! Since 2005 World Cup race,MAIN races were held in Jurmala for last 4 years, but this year Baltic championships (PRIME event) was a fantastic event and it really proved it’s status – we had special t-shirts for this competition, Latvian National television was also present...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:43 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Major status and EC for Policka
Replies: 13
Views: 14914

There won't be a women division in Policka (I think that European championship should have one)?

Place for special is around the fountain like last two years?

Maybe some of Czech guys can make a new topic about European championships?



I recommend everybody to come to POLICKA ;)
by Gustavs Gailitis
Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:49 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2009] Désaxé World Cup, GRENOBLE, June 27-28 [MAIN]
Replies: 105
Views: 120428

Congratulations to all the medalists!!! Thanks to all the organizers (Pierre, Philippe, Corky, Jani, Jean-Seb etc.), volunteers, sponsors and participants! It is nice that amateur division does its function – top4 amateur overall were under 20!!! I hope that Frei will be soon back on track after his...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:01 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2009] Désaxé World Cup, GRENOBLE, June 27-28 [MAIN]
Replies: 105
Views: 120428

Well if we compare ''because of the rain'' indoor disciplines - Grenoble last year was with a lot of media and spectators comparing with Gothenburg World championships AM,junior and women tight but still Gothenburg is the best race in slalom history (my opinion) so we can just say that organizers of...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:46 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Slalom contests in Latvia 2009
Replies: 73
Views: 80003

Hey Donald,

Thank you for encouragement and for making PAVEL boards - my first World Cup victory in AM was last year in Policka GS with ''Kowalski pro model'' ;)

I agree with Ramon that entry fees are too high and women deserve to get prize money - but that's another topic ;)
by Gustavs Gailitis
Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:34 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: Slalom contests in Latvia 2009
Replies: 73
Views: 80003

Well,I am not way too fast for any AM (not yet and I really think that Dom was (is) a phenomenon in our sport) and my record was a result of the fact that majority of Latvian contests are held on flat and I train on flat only (but I hope that this will change soon). I see the amateur division as a m...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:27 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Slalom contests in Latvia 2009
Replies: 73
Views: 80003

Hey,guys merci de vos felicitations ;) Well...we can always compare our GS results in Grenoble :D Ramon,you in amateur division??? That will be something new for you :D PS - small bad quality video from last contest - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gioUUaZFgrM and my record - http://www.youtube.com/...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:49 pm
Forum: ISSA World Records
Topic: 50-Cone records
Replies: 77
Views: 114813

Then I will beat your 100 cone record ;)
by Gustavs Gailitis
Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:28 pm
Forum: ISSA World Records
Topic: 50-Cone records
Replies: 77
Views: 114813

Thank you, World champion ;) I had approx 25m distance to the first cone so I kick in 3 times and pumped the rest of the way slowly to stay at normal speed towards the start (not too slow to stop and not too fast to become a popcorn machine)! My brother has a bad quality video and I will try to put ...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: ISSA World Records
Topic: 50-Cone records
Replies: 77
Views: 114813

Thank you guys ;)
by Gustavs Gailitis
Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:01 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Slalom contests in Latvia 2009
Replies: 73
Views: 80003

Thanx Jani! The final was very close and I won because of my special weapon - I almost never hit a cone (this time I had zero cones in first run and 1 cone in second)!!! It was a great feel because last time we had a parallel courses in local contests was in 2005 one week before World cup when it wa...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:07 pm
Forum: ISSA World Records
Topic: 50-Cone records
Replies: 77
Views: 114813

yesterday I set 9.82 !

More info in ''Slalom contests in Latvia 2009'' topic!!!
by Gustavs Gailitis
Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:27 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Slalom contests in Latvia 2009
Replies: 73
Views: 80003

We had a great time yesterday! In 50-cone record attempt Janis Kuzmins surprisingly showed up and had a great time (9.49) but 8 cones... In my first attempt I did 9.75 but with 5 cones,in my last attempt - 9.82 and no cones displaced!!! The surface was perfect because the race was held on a route th...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:45 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Slalom contests in Latvia 2009
Replies: 73
Views: 80003

Next race in Latvia - this Sunday in Riga - RIGA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009 !!! http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/events/2009/Latvia/Riga_June21_Poster.jpg This race will be held in Riga, Uzvaras parks We will have: - World 50-cone record attempt (on flat, predicted wind speed 1-3 mph, distance between cone...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:00 pm
Forum: 2009 Contest Calendar
Topic: Request Race Scheduling In This Topic
Replies: 12
Views: 25849

PLEASE add to calendar:

Riga championship
Format: Tight, Special, 50cone World record
Date: 21 June 2009
Location: Riga,LV
Sanction: asking for BASIC
Contact: Gustavs Gailitis, gustavsgailitis@inbox.lv
Website: http://www.skateboardinfo.lv
by Gustavs Gailitis
Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:34 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2009] Désaxé World Cup, GRENOBLE, June 27-28 [MAIN]
Replies: 105
Views: 120428

Prague was your First race? Congratulations!!! Yes, special and tight in this race will be on flat, but with A LOT OF spectators and fantastic organization! Women category must grow because it is necessary also for sponsors and spectators and the best way how to do this is to bring girlfriends, wive...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:44 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Major status and EC for Policka
Replies: 13
Views: 14914

That's great!

Are the dates (15-16 August) already confirmed and we can book planetickets???
by Gustavs Gailitis
Mon Jun 08, 2009 4:20 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2009] Désaxé World Cup, GRENOBLE, June 27-28 [MAIN]
Replies: 105
Views: 120428

I'm just asking what the cone distance will be. My girlfriend wants to practise, since it's on flat and hard to pump. That is great that Dasha (saw her performance in a video from Prague) will compete too - we need to develop women division ;) Maybe next year we will also see my girlfriend in a sla...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:19 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2009] Désaxé World Cup, GRENOBLE, June 27-28 [MAIN]
Replies: 105
Views: 120428

Ramón Königshausen wrote: Also, what will be the distance for the straight slalom? 1.70 like last year?
rmn
C'mon Ramon,not again - just come and skate ;)
by Gustavs Gailitis
Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:14 pm
Forum: 2009 Contest Calendar
Topic: Request Race Scheduling In This Topic
Replies: 12
Views: 25849

Please add to calendar:

Jurmala cup
Format: Tight, Special
Date: 13 June 2009
Location: Sloka,LV
Sanction: asking for BASIC
Contact: Gustavs Gailitis, gustavsgailitis@inbox.lv
Website: http://www.skateboardinfo.lv

Thank you in advance!
by Gustavs Gailitis
Sat May 23, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: NEW BLOOD
Replies: 16
Views: 16812

First time I saw Manuel Frei (Switzerland) in Euro's 2007 in Grenoble and since then I have a impression that he is one of the fastest young PRO riders (22 years old I think) and he always sets top Rawtimes but hits a lot of cones!!!

Good luck for him!
by Gustavs Gailitis
Sat May 23, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Slalom contests in Latvia 2009
Replies: 73
Views: 80003

Latvia Cup, Grobina, May 30, 2009

Here's a few pics from Lorupe: http://www.skateboardinfo.lv/?mod=22&galery_id=23 Next race in Latvia: Latvia cup in Grobina Format: Tight, Special & High jump Date: 30 May 2009 Location: Grobina, LV Sanction: BASIC Contact: Gustavs Gailitis, gustavsgailitis@inbox.lv Website: http://www.skateboardinf...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Wed May 13, 2009 8:03 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Slalom contests in Latvia 2009
Replies: 73
Views: 80003

I'm pleased to announce that the slalom season in Latvia continues with: Latvia cup race in Lorupe Format: Tight, Special & Giant Date: 16 May 2009 Location: Sigulda, LV Sanction: BASIC Website: http://www.skateboardinfo.lv We will have JUNIOR and OPEN groups and a lot of fun :) http://www.slalomska...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Sat May 02, 2009 8:47 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2009] 2nd Tunnel Skateboard Slalom World Cup, ZH, April 25
Replies: 113
Views: 124647

Big thanks for all the organizers, it was my first time in Switzerland and I have very good impressions! It was nice to see also North Americans competing in Europe! I was a little bit surprised about ''161'' performance ( in good way) but in general it was a perfect way to start the international s...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:32 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Slalom contests in Latvia 2009
Replies: 73
Views: 80003

Yes,you are right!
But the girl - she is a local girl from Policka and as far as I know Martins has got a grilfriend here in Latvia :D

And it is nice to see also the fountain - one of the general reasons why we still haven't got a international calendar with confirmed race statuses ;)
by Gustavs Gailitis
Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:21 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Slalom contests in Latvia 2009
Replies: 73
Views: 80003

Janis didn't race. Does anybody have some news about how his knee operation wen't after last season? Congratulations and see you in Zurich Gustavs. Janis now is recovering from the operation but it takes time and if I understood correctly, he will be able to restart skating step by step only in May...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Sun Apr 19, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Slalom contests in Latvia 2009
Replies: 73
Views: 80003

I'm still an AM and I'm proud of it !!!

And it is always possible to turn PRO during the season...;)
by Gustavs Gailitis
Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Slalom contests in Latvia 2009
Replies: 73
Views: 80003

http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/events/2009/Latvia/Outlaw_race_2009.jpg It was a great race despite the cold weather (only +3 degrees and very strong front wind)! As you can see in the results, a few slalomers didn't come (some due to injuries, some due to bad weather, some just haven't woken up ...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:20 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Slalom contests in Latvia 2009
Replies: 73
Views: 80003

Slalom contests in Latvia 2009

Hi In this topic I will try to put all the important information about contests in Latvia – dates, results, pictures etc. This year we will have only PRIME & BASIC races and I will put the dates asap (some of them you can find already in ''Contest calendar'' section)! The new season in Latvia will s...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:04 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: Park City, Utah - Slalom Racing!
Replies: 1
Views: 3409

Great videos!

It is nice to see that you try to involve new riders in slalom!
by Gustavs Gailitis
Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:52 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2009] Hog Hill Hot Cross Slalom - London: 5th April
Replies: 6
Views: 10534

Congratulations to Louis and Sam for double victory :D
by Gustavs Gailitis
Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:40 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: GOTHENBURG SLALOM CUP 2009, 4:th of April
Replies: 9
Views: 11646

ANY RESULTS ???
by Gustavs Gailitis
Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:19 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Best material for slalom boards
Replies: 11
Views: 13774

Thank you World champion for detailed info!
And of course others too ;)

So I'm still going to be an amateur, trying to get more experience and advising new slalomers to try to find their own ''prince'' in slalom board variety!
by Gustavs Gailitis
Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: 161 - EttSexEtt
Topic: Fabian Björnstjerna Signature Series
Replies: 3
Views: 7110

Looks great and looks like 161 will be conquering podiums all season long!
Good work guys ;)

Funny that I discovered this board on ettsexett.com just few hours before your post Marcus!
by Gustavs Gailitis
Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:24 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Best material for slalom boards
Replies: 11
Views: 13774

I know that I am the ONLY amateur racer being competing in all major and main races in Europe for last 2 years and of course I have my own opinion - I know what kind of boards would be better for me but due to the economic crisis I just can't afford one :( Well I bet you'll be racing pro this year,...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:01 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Best material for slalom boards
Replies: 11
Views: 13774

as a more experienced racer you should be able to answer this question to yourself already,gustavs. one thing: we tried foam against wood extensive testing with able guys foam was faster i don't rteally wanna go into detail,just staing the facts from our side of the pond. I know that I am the ONLY ...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:16 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: Euro status 2009
Replies: 11
Views: 11407

I'm sure Policka CzR is a wonderful place and there's a great organization there. But couldn't be Euros held in a place that has better and cheaper flight connections?. Zurich, Paris, Grenoble, Amsterdam, London, etc are a 60-100 eur flight. Here we are talking of +300 if lucky (cheap flight to Pra...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:40 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Best material for slalom boards
Replies: 11
Views: 13774

Where are you slalomers?

We have more than 1000 users in this forum -

none of them has got an answer (or opinion) about my questions???
by Gustavs Gailitis
Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Best material for slalom boards
Replies: 11
Views: 13774

Best material for slalom boards

After seeing all kinds of boards in competitions I just thinking about 2 big questions:

What are the general diferences between wood,carbon,fiber etc. boards (pluses and minuses)?

Why not chose asymmetric boards instead of symmetric?
by Gustavs Gailitis
Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:46 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: DOMINIK KOWALSKI - Perfect season 2008!
Replies: 20
Views: 19615

I have allways had a feeling that we missed something at the world´s last year. It is very clear to me now what that was. The World's were perfect, just in Latvia we have different kind of afterparty's ;) Sadly we won't organize any big event this year just few smaller,but it is always ''fun'' to c...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Fri Feb 20, 2009 1:24 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Prizes in championships
Replies: 2
Views: 5583

Prizes in championships

I would like to suggest to make obligatory medals for World and European championship
top -3 riders not cups because that is normal for majority of sports and shows the difference and also superior significance of championship title comparing with World cup race!
by Gustavs Gailitis
Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:21 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: DOMINIK KOWALSKI - Perfect season 2008!
Replies: 20
Views: 19615

Don't forget about Janis and all the PRO racers from Sweden!

I hope that it will be a great season with more than just 3 permanent winners - the 3 K-Kings - Kowalski, Konigshausen, Kuzmins :)
by Gustavs Gailitis
Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: JUNIORS - future of slalom
Replies: 17
Views: 18877

juniors

What I wanted to say is more about junior groups being obligatory because I think that our sport need for example European and World junior champions to show that we are a type of sport which has got future and it is worth to invest and sponsor riders and and slalom in general! About entry fee's - I...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: JUNIORS - future of slalom
Replies: 17
Views: 18877

JUNIORS - future of slalom

I think that juniors are the future of any kind of sports and it is necessary to encourage them to compete. I want to propose to make junior groups obligatory in all main and major races and make the entry free or with big discounts because they are just in the beginning of their careers as slalomer...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Mon Jan 05, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Rookie of the year 2008
Replies: 17
Views: 18818

Small changes in ranking!

Can you please change name for amateur nr82 Marks Kisilevs, LAT - correct is
Marks Kiselovs, LAT!
And junior Peter Biffer is from Sweden not Latvia!

Thanks in advance ;)
by Gustavs Gailitis
Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:39 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: Latvia Slalom World Cup 2008, 4-6 July [MAIN]
Replies: 85
Views: 84155

Gilmor

Yes, Jonh Gilmor is in Latvia and he is very fast in giant!

I think, Jonh will be on podium if he participate.

www.skateboardinfo.lv
by Gustavs Gailitis
Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Latvia Slalom World Cup 2008, 4-6 July [MAIN]
Replies: 85
Views: 84155

The competition will start on Friday afternoon with Giant in Sigulda city, then Special also in Sigulda. If there will be a lot of competitors we will organise bus from Riga to Sigulda on Friday. This World cup will be the last one in Jurmala because the city council will change the surface in middl...
by Gustavs Gailitis
Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:18 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Latvia Slalom World Cup 2008, 4-6 July [MAIN]
Replies: 85
Views: 84155

New and more detailed information will be aviable next week, because this Saturday indoor contest will be held in Liepaja city( there will be an Easter festival ''Eggs on air" with skateboardslalom,street and other activities) so all slalomers will gather together and make some final decisions about...

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