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by Martin Drayton
Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:16 am
Forum: 2008 World Championships - Gothenburg, Sweden
Topic: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF SLALOM SKATEBOARDING, GOTHENBURG, 1-3
Replies: 148
Views: 143604

robert gaisek wrote:I think he means the spreadsheets with times and stuff.
Does anyone know if the PDF's are available yet? I'm a bit of a nerd and I like to see how many cones I hit etc., blah, blah, blah...

Thanks,

martin.
by Martin Drayton
Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:59 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: How Do All, First Post ;-)
Replies: 5
Views: 8307

Great to see another Brit slalomer out there. If you get a chance Barry grab a lift with one of the Hyde Park Boys and sample the delights of a Hove session before the summer ends,
welcome!

Martin.
by Martin Drayton
Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:09 pm
Forum: 2008 World Championships - Gothenburg, Sweden
Topic: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF SLALOM SKATEBOARDING, GOTHENBURG, 1-3
Replies: 148
Views: 143604

Dammit Chris...you made me look! Actually many thought that the coneheads' Mothers were definately what the Americans like to call MILFs...
Me, I never notice these things, too busy racing!

MD
by Martin Drayton
Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:29 am
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74556

Podium for Gecko!

Congratulations to Louis Selby on a brilliant 3rd place at the European Championships in Amsterdam this weekend. This was in the Special Slalom event (equivalent to Tight in the US). Awesome result Louis! pics here http://www.sportfotografie.nl/show.php?zoektype=2&search=17-08-2008%20SKATEN:EK%20SLA...
by Martin Drayton
Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:01 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: European Championships, Amsterdam, Aug 16-17 2008 [MAIN]
Replies: 176
Views: 160247

Good luck Flavio! I hope it all goes perfectly for you. Wish I could have been there.

Martin.
by Martin Drayton
Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:34 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: New Gecko Team Rider?
Replies: 7
Views: 10710

Another US rider?

A Top American Slalom Racer Takes Gecko on Tour Following on from the World Championships in Sweden, top American slalom racer George Pappas was impressed enough with the Gecko SLE Tight Slalom skate deck to take one with him on his European mini-tour. Gecko are hoping that if he is suitably impres...
by Martin Drayton
Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:16 am
Forum: 161 - EttSexEtt
Topic: i is for infinity...
Replies: 11
Views: 13428

Re: 161

Antonio Saluena wrote:Fantastic board! Especially when using the 161 toestopper! It moves when you move the truck!
I was wondering about that...any pics?

MD
by Martin Drayton
Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:11 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Désaxé World Cup, Grenoble, Sept 13-14 2008 [MAIN]
Replies: 107
Views: 130135

Guilluame and Sandrine...thanks for the poster!

Martin.
by Martin Drayton
Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:28 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Timing System for practice
Replies: 12
Views: 14387

We would love to Stefano but I am flying to Trinidad to see my Father, who is ill, plus we need to buy flights for the USA, so I'm afraid we cannot afford Turin too...
Don't worry, we will meet again. maybe see you in th States one day...

Martin.
by Martin Drayton
Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:03 pm
Forum: 2008 World Championships - Gothenburg, Sweden
Topic: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF SLALOM SKATEBOARDING, GOTHENBURG, 1-3
Replies: 148
Views: 143604

The Gothenburg Crew is to be congratulated, it was a brilliant weekend! You guys successfully covered EVERYTHING except the one thing beyond your control, the weather. Even then you had a Plan 'B' which meant all events were run - WELL DONE! Personally, it was cool to see so many old and dear friend...
by Martin Drayton
Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:08 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Timing System for practice
Replies: 12
Views: 14387

Re: Timing System for practice

Dear all, I would like to buy a timing system which can be used even alone during the training session. Could you tell me wich would be the best solution with a reasonable prize and where I can get it? Thanks. Stefano Hey Papa, are you getting ready to move in front of me again? It was really great...
by Martin Drayton
Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:50 pm
Forum: 2008 World Championships - Gothenburg, Sweden
Topic: THANKS!
Replies: 6
Views: 7821

Robo, thank you for your hospitality, it was great to hang out with you again...now do some travelling and visit these new friends!

Martin.
by Martin Drayton
Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:33 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim's Race for the OLD GOLD JUG Sept. 19,20,21, 2008
Replies: 180
Views: 205952

I am also wholly against offering fast racers who go balls to the wall and blow out of the course TWICE, further opportunity to race. Perpetuating this idea means we should all just go as fast as we possibly can in qualifying, and then if we blow out, BFD because we get a third chance. Smells bad t...
by Martin Drayton
Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Fresh Pavement Pilgrimage 2008 - Near SLC, UT
Replies: 25
Views: 28998

Don't tease me....I'm hoping by the Fall.

MD
by Martin Drayton
Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:24 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim's Race for the OLD GOLD JUG Sept. 19,20,21, 2008
Replies: 180
Views: 205952

Re: Not looking good...

Hi, Martin: I was hoping to be back in the US before the Antrim race, but a request for further information from the US Visa centre will delay the arrival of our Green Cards Bummer. It's the US government is doing it's best to keep the radical skateboard element out of the country. I don't have any...
by Martin Drayton
Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:27 am
Forum: 161 - EttSexEtt
Topic: i is for infinity...
Replies: 11
Views: 13428

Great stuff!

Looks really cool Marcus, and about time we had an easy quick way to reposition trucks. Looking forward to Gothenburg and seeing team 161 "do their thang!"

Martin.

ps.love the tail wedge too ;)
by Martin Drayton
Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:16 am
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74556

Another Gecko model?

While riding my Gecko at the Seafront, I came across another Gecko...
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Notice the same curve at the waist, etc...

M x
by Martin Drayton
Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:34 am
Forum: 2008 World Championships - Gothenburg, Sweden
Topic: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF SLALOM SKATEBOARDING, GOTHENBURG, 1-3
Replies: 148
Views: 143604

Re: TIME FOR REGISTRATION

AS POSTED, TIME FOR REGISTRATION IS 4 PM TO 8 PM ON THURSDAY, BUT IT'S POSSIBLE TO REGISTER BEFORE THE RACE STARTS ON FRIDAY AS WELL. CHECK YOUR OWN SCHEDULE, FOR PRO'S YOU WILL HAVE TIME ON FRIDAY, BUT FOR AMATEURS, JUNIORS , AND WOMEN, WE HOPE THAT YOU ALL REGISTER ON THURSDAY, DUE TO THE EARLY S...
by Martin Drayton
Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:01 pm
Forum: 2008 World Championships - Gothenburg, Sweden
Topic: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF SLALOM SKATEBOARDING, GOTHENBURG, 1-3
Replies: 148
Views: 143604

Is friday too late?

Hi guys, still just wondering if its OK for us to register on friday morning? We are coming as we have all bought flights and hotel beds!!! Don`t forget the registration on thursday between 3PM-8PM in Slottskogen! See Ya All there!! Hey......It did say on the website in the beginning that you could ...
by Martin Drayton
Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: ISSA World Records
Topic: 2008 ISSA World Record Weekend -- discussion
Replies: 111
Views: 147358

Getting better...but getting older.

Here was last night's wheel testing (thanks Dan!)... http://www.ukmet.net/pig1.wmv Hopefully I won't be in the midst of emigrating and will be able to 'have a go' at an 'official' venue somewhere...maybe we should run one in the UK with Louis, Paul Price, Sam and co.,Hyde Park could work really well...
by Martin Drayton
Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:31 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Slalom Outlaw at the "32" Hill - Oct 12, 2008
Replies: 6
Views: 9160

Hmmm...

Hey, If my Green Card is through, it might be a reason to visit my wife's family who are emigrating to SC in August! If I come, I may have Paul Price in tow too...

Martin.
by Martin Drayton
Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:23 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: 2008 Downhillbillies Dixie Cup OFFICIAL THREAD
Replies: 74
Views: 82817

Miggy - it's worth it just for the food! I know Fatty! Been there for 5 days during the World's... :D And Wes, do you have yours??? You know... that piece of paper signed by the doctor to let you out of the mental ward for the weekend... ;) :D I got it tattooed on the back of my neck. ...and is tha...
by Martin Drayton
Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:21 pm
Forum: 2008 World Championships - Gothenburg, Sweden
Topic: Don`t forget the registration on thursday between 3PM-8PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12471

Re: Don`t forget the registration on thursday between 3PM-8P

Don`t forget the registration on thursday between 3PM-8PM in Slottskogen! See Ya All there!! Hey......It did say on the website in the beginning that you could pay on race-day before start. I did check this up for Martin Drayton who will arrive really late on thursday. Its not just me,its the whole...
by Martin Drayton
Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:31 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74556

Re: Hog Hill

Just for accuracy as opposed to PR sake, Louis crashed in qualifying, so would have met Martin one round further on in the competition, had he beaten Chris Linford in the top bracket section. To get first and second place for the team would rely upon the sudden death of quite a few skaters. I'm sur...
by Martin Drayton
Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:43 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74556

Gecko podium....again!

This weekend saw a 50 cone dual hybrid held at Hog Hill in the East End of London. The venue was new to us and could possibly become the new favourite spot of the UK's slalomers! It is a training facility built for Road Cyclists to train for the London Olympics in 2010. The surface is among the best...
by Martin Drayton
Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:03 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim's Race for the OLD GOLD JUG Sept. 19,20,21, 2008
Replies: 180
Views: 205952

Not looking good...

I was hoping to be back in the US before the Antrim race, but a request for further information from the US Visa centre will delay the arrival of our Green Cards by probably another month on top of my early September estimate. I haven't given up hope completely, but racing in Antrim seems pretty unr...
by Martin Drayton
Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:23 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Wanted: Masters 45 and over birthdates
Replies: 124
Views: 128990

Now that more and more events are featuring masters divisions, I wonder when we will see a Master's category at World Championship level? USA next year?

Martin
(5/5/60 - 48yrs old)
by Martin Drayton
Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:56 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74556

Podium at US Nationals!!!!

News just in... Tight Slalom US Nationals Open 1 John Stryker 2 Rick Floyd 3 Tim Kienitz 4 Michel Gamache 5 Kevin Delaney Rick Floyd gets a 2nd place in the Tight on his SLE at the US Nationals! Awesome news Rick, hope you got some pics! Looking forward to hearing all the details.... plus you finish...
by Martin Drayton
Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:15 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Front truck push
Replies: 12
Views: 10557

Those Vermonters...ha...they'll try ANYTHING! Good luck with the setups TP - I'm off to Morro tomorrow AM. PS - I've felt "push" on Indys / Bennetts / RTX when I over-wedge and the axle is forward of the pivot point. I never go above 10 degrees with those trucks now - and more like five degrees on ...
by Martin Drayton
Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:15 am
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74556

James Bond's new ride...

Rick Floyd wrote:Will the hybrid model have machine guns and submarine capability?
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Yup...plus an ejector seat if things get a little too tight for you 'Meeeester Bond' (in fake foreign accent).

"M"
by Martin Drayton
Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:16 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74556

Shaken not stirred...

This from Ed Brockman...


On 7/7/2008 edwin wrote in from United Kingdom (89.243.nnn.nnn)

Just noticed my deck No.......


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Shaken but not stirred!!

edwin (LSD)


Martin.
by Martin Drayton
Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:20 pm
Forum: 2008 World Championships - Gothenburg, Sweden
Topic: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF SLALOM SKATEBOARDING, GOTHENBURG, 1-3
Replies: 148
Views: 143604

Thanks Robert, e-mail sent!

Martin.
by Martin Drayton
Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:12 am
Forum: 2008 World Championships - Gothenburg, Sweden
Topic: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF SLALOM SKATEBOARDING, GOTHENBURG, 1-3
Replies: 148
Views: 143604

Are there any arrangements or stalls etc for Board makers who would like to show their products at the Event?

Martin.
by Martin Drayton
Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:52 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Front truck push
Replies: 12
Views: 10557

Re: Loosen up the front a bit!

Claude Regnier wrote:
Oh & Martin and Tod wait till you see my Tail piece.
Oooo-eeer! You would get your face slapped if you said that to a woman! You Bad Boy...I'll see your Tail Piece in Gothenburg!

Martin.
by Martin Drayton
Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:30 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74556

We just had a race here in the Uk, The Oceansports Turn & Burn, and riders on Geckos were 1st, 3rd and 4th! I think there were 9 SLE's in total being ridden... Awesome! Gecko Team rider Louis Selby notched up his first big win - WELL DONE! Pics are here http://www.flickr.com/photos/25201531@N07/2640...
by Martin Drayton
Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:53 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Front truck push
Replies: 12
Views: 10557

Another thing you could try Tony...Most racers ride as you do with a wider rear than front track, but many, me included, find it doesn't work for them. Slalom set-ups can be very personal and sometimes very counter-intuitive things... I ALWAYS ride with my front track either the same or slightly wid...
by Martin Drayton
Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:08 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Front truck push
Replies: 12
Views: 10557

Tod is right about the weight shift and that sounds like the most likely cause. Your front wheel duro may be a factor, now that you have less 'give' or shock absorbsion with the change of wedge material. In effect you may have slightly reduced your ability to absorb surface inconsistancies if they a...
by Martin Drayton
Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:20 am
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74556

Thanks Rick...right now the British economy really needs it! Feel free to drop WR a line and see if they are done with the Demo...Have fun at Morro, say Hi to my Best Friend of 30 years, Paul Price of Pavel Roadster fame - but DON'T go drinking with him, or you won't be racing! Hmmm....Steven, I've ...
by Martin Drayton
Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:50 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74556

Rick, mine came with an SN designation of "Standard #005". Below that labeled "GDMDTS08-005". It's Satan's Little Sister for sure :) LAVIN That's strange...so did mine. And mine had some construction issues. Maybe mine was a #005 reject that got shipped to me by mistake? At any rate - Jeff and Mart...
by Martin Drayton
Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74556

Built tough!

That bites Rick. We can both be 005; who knows maybe this will add value to the decks!? Ofd course you and I will be like 80 by then... Can you share what issues you have with the forum? Disclosure will likely help us all if you experienced a failure critical defect or similar. Skate hard my friend...
by Martin Drayton
Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:55 am
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74556

Re: Gecko America

Woohoo!! 005 and LAVIN took 3rd place in the Sun Prairie TS. JBH 1st, Tod Oles 2nd. Still lovin' the deck's performance. <center><img src="http://a779.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/69/l_e76a762cfb390d1b37d0109397acdef2.jpg"></center> Hey - I have #005...how do you have #005? -RF I believe the '...
by Martin Drayton
Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Latvia Slalom World Cup 2008, 4-6 July [MAIN]
Replies: 85
Views: 83006

Pelle Gustafsson wrote:how do we get to the competition at friday from airport?
Going from the picture above...powered by Bananas of course!

MD
by Martin Drayton
Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:19 pm
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Old Turners
Replies: 49
Views: 63997

Hey Martin , this is how your upside down Aurora looks now.......... Its safe with friend in Sydney Australia. Tim http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/timphoto83ec/turnerarauratop3-4.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/timphoto83ec/turneraraurabottom3-4.jpg Thanks Tim,...and this was it i...
by Martin Drayton
Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:40 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: MONACONE 2008 Outlaw Race, Munich, June 28-29.
Replies: 20
Views: 25373

Did I miss the results?

Martin.
by Martin Drayton
Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:38 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Latvia Slalom World Cup 2008, 4-6 July [MAIN]
Replies: 85
Views: 83006

Mika Hadestrand wrote:Image

Ettsexett boys,Bring it on!!
I see...We are no longer discussing whether Swedes will win, just which Swedish Team!
Cool...

martin.
by Martin Drayton
Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:01 am
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74556

This was Bish's post on NCDSA; On 6/30/2008 Jason Bishop wrote in from United Kingdom (79.72.nnn.nnn) Just test drove it tonight after setting it up with my GOGS, Seismic "Old" Oranges on the front and Purple Seismic Black Ops on the rear. This deck is insane! It is so stiff every ounce of energy yo...
by Martin Drayton
Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: POLICKA SLALOM WORLD CUP 2008 - 9-10 AUG - [MAIN]
Replies: 73
Views: 58391

Re: Czech slalom

Skip Marcotte wrote:
Any Euros coming to Hood River or Morro Bay?
Paul Price is en route to both! He's good fun, just don't go drinking with him the night before, it doesn't seem to faze him the next day, but it may finish you...

Martin
by Martin Drayton
Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:36 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Latvia Slalom World Cup 2008, 4-6 July [MAIN]
Replies: 85
Views: 83006

Dressed for success!

Pelle, I don't know if Latvia is ready...I hope you are still saving something good for Gothenburg!

Martin
by Martin Drayton
Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:06 pm
Forum: 161 - EttSexEtt
Topic: Propaganda
Replies: 2
Views: 5631

Tell Antonio to get his hand off his hip, it doesn't look macho enough!

Martin.

ps.LOVE the left knee bandage...
by Martin Drayton
Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:33 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Old Turners
Replies: 49
Views: 63997

Beautiful...Nice job! Good to know it got its reward for being a great testbed deck by helping develop the Eurofighter.

Martin.