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- Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:29 pm
- Forum: Turner Summer Ski
- Topic: Old Turners
- Replies: 49
- Views: 70143
My Turner quiver...mostly gone now.
This WAS the selection of turners I had up to a couple of years ago. They ranged from Steven Church-era Cutaways, Auroras and Fullnoses back to Wes Carpenter Blackbirds (all sold) and Bobby Turner Fullnoses... I just have 2 of Bobby's left. The 1st 3 are an inverted Aurora, an experiment back in 200...
- Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:51 am
- Forum: Australia
- Topic: slalom in the rain
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11031
Bridge day 2002...
Paul Price and I attended the "Bridge Day" race in West Virginia, USA run by Dave Gale in 2002. Like your race there was free-running water flowing down the road and people who fell were aquaplaning, it was crazy, Paul Dunne then cut divots out of his Avalons to try to get more grip!
Martin.
Martin.
- Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:17 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: European Championships, Amsterdam, Aug 16-17 2008 [MAIN]
- Replies: 176
- Views: 172545
Geckos hit podiums on both sides of the Pond!
Well done Steven! Great result.Nice pic too! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/martindrayton/StevenLavin3rdplace.jpg Yesterday one of our young guns Louis Selby, took some big scalps and finished ahead of some of our top Pros finishing 2nd to Paul Price (UK no.1) at the Finsbury Park Open! He w...
- Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:26 pm
- Forum: Down South
- Topic: New South Carolina Spot
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9504
WT - Excellent find by Thomas! When are we going to have a session? We all need to get together. Thomas has been nice enough to come down to GA a couple times to race, I owe him a return trip. Martin - If you are ever going to be in SC, Please let me/us know! I'd enjoy meeting and riding with you. ...
- Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:20 am
- Forum: Down South
- Topic: New South Carolina Spot
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9504
- Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:03 pm
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: Masters class: 45 plus
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7703
Old farts...
Ah, but you should be happy in the knowledge that they ache as much as you do every morning!Tony Peters wrote:I have 3 years before I'm masters material but I think having a masters class is a good idea...though it still means that I am racing against people who are faster than me
MD
ps.age 48.
- Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:04 pm
- Forum: Australia
- Topic: [2008] Conehead Cup 2008 Race 1
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7300
006 - Unleashed! Gecko SLE.
My race board for the season arrived yesterday, I set it up and went out and rode on of my pre-marked 'Benchmark' courses. It flew! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/martindrayton/dsc06113.jpg Compared to my last pre-production model, this one is thinner, lighter, stiffer and even better finish...
- Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:57 pm
- Forum: 2008 World Championships - Gothenburg, Sweden
- Topic: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF SLALOM SKATEBOARDING, GOTHENBURG, 1-3
- Replies: 148
- Views: 150372
....and just behind him, the REAL coneheads!- Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:14 am
- Forum: 2008 World Championships - Gothenburg, Sweden
- Topic: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF SLALOM SKATEBOARDING, GOTHENBURG, 1-3
- Replies: 148
- Views: 150372
Smorgasbord...
You may well have had even more sign-ups if you had posted that before the cut-off date!
Just working out finances....What is the Pro entrance fee?
Thanks,
Martin.
Just working out finances....What is the Pro entrance fee?
Thanks,
Martin.
- Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:10 pm
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: 2009 ISSA Rule Update Proposals - Process for applying
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16095
I think for Juniors it is very important to acquire racing experience and therefore they should be allowed to race both, Amateur AND Juniors category, if the want to. Like this they get used to the racing rhytm and it won't be that much of a big step to race Amateur or Pro because they already know...
- Sat Jun 07, 2008 9:43 am
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: ISSA World Record Rules -- Proposal and Discussion
- Replies: 72
- Views: 84046
Re: Oi!!
Sounds good Neil , but Luca who set the original record had displaced a couple of cones while setting it , I think there could be a cone max added to the event . Maybe 10 out!! The true 'original' record was set by Martin Sweeney on the BBC Programme "Record Breakers", 100 cones @ 6ft.CLEAN http://...
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:01 pm
- Forum: Gecko
- Topic: Gecko Superlight Ordering information.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 34826
Prices...
Funny how we think stuff was so much cheaper 'back in the day'.... From another forum on this site: Doug Fox wrote: Hey Wes or anybody else. Just out of curiosity, What was the retail cost for a Turner from Bobby or skate/surf shop back in the 70's? $80 for a CutAway and $100 for a Full Nose. Accord...
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:54 pm
- Forum: Turner Summer Ski
- Topic: Old Turners
- Replies: 49
- Views: 70143
Hey Martin. Sounds great. Hove is pretty close - I'll definately get in touch. You going to the Nass Fest in June? Sorry Harvey, my wife is working, so I'm on toddler duty...It was too short notice to change anything. I will be at the Hove 'Turn and Burn' Comp, but supporting, not racing. http://ww...
From Doug Fox...
-----Original Message----- From: Fox, Douglas J. [mailto:dfox1@ou.edu] Sent: 31 May 2008 03:55 To: info@geckodecks.com Subject: New Gecko SLS Dean & Jeff - Got #12 in the mail today and I just want to pass along that the boards are phenomenal. Beautiful, light, and the acceleration these things crea...
- Fri May 30, 2008 9:17 am
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2008] Calgary Grass Roots Outlaw, June 21-22
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7045
- Thu May 29, 2008 2:52 pm
- Forum: Turner Summer Ski
- Topic: Old Turners
- Replies: 49
- Views: 70143
Hi Martin. Just doing the recreational bit and shooting some cones at weekends with my son - which is great. I live on Hayling Island (South Coast). Would like to get into the UK scene though, it looks really healthy. Cool! Hyde Park and Hove are the 2 main Hotspots (no pun intended) of activity at...
- Thu May 29, 2008 9:19 am
- Forum: Turner Summer Ski
- Topic: Old Turners
- Replies: 49
- Views: 70143
Dave. I agree. They were designed and built to be ridden....I just haven't got the balls to drill 'em (yet)! I'm suffering Turner withdrawal, mine are in storage in the US while I'm in the UK. A much ridden/loved Yellow Fullnose and an original Fullnose that Gilmour sprayed Mercedes metallic blue m...
- Mon May 26, 2008 11:00 pm
- Forum: 2008 World Championships - Gothenburg, Sweden
- Topic: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF SLALOM SKATEBOARDING, GOTHENBURG, 1-3
- Replies: 148
- Views: 150372
G'burg Baby!!!
I can't afford it, I shouldn't be going AND I'll get my old ass whipped....But, a friend advanced me the airfare...I'M COMING!!!! By my count there are 95 skaters signed up - Incredible, guess everyone has heard that the Swedes know how to run a race! There are too many people registered who I eithe...
Zack, looks really cool with the Texas Outlaws sticker on there...wicked! I'm gonna have to come out to the land of the Longhorn and get one! Steven, great result! Let me know if you have any pics for the Lizard Lounge site! Here is Rick Floyd's input after riding the Demo board, and Jeff's and my r...
- Fri May 16, 2008 12:27 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: European Championships, Amsterdam, Aug 16-17 2008 [MAIN]
- Replies: 176
- Views: 172545
- Wed May 07, 2008 9:52 am
- Forum: Gecko
- Topic: Gecko Superlight MD Limited Edition SL model - photos...
- Replies: 35
- Views: 36532
Thanks!
Thanks for the Birthday wishes guys....Old slalomers never die, they just roll a little slower!
Martin
Martin
- Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:45 pm
- Forum: Gecko
- Topic: US rider now on Gecko! Mike Duquette.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11160
Cool, but the one she was riding was the old 'Street/Slalom' model and about 2 1/2 years old...the new decks make it look like a dinosaur and are 2/3rds of the weight! In the pic below, by way of shape comparison are (L to R): http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2384/2090674827_f3b58d39f1_b.jpg Paul Pric...
- Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:02 pm
- Forum: Gecko
- Topic: US rider now on Gecko! Mike Duquette.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11160
Happy boy! Mike Duquette from the USA. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2096/2447945463_7433c61694.jpg Some pedigree...Hmmmm. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2218/2447945465_40682f3963_o.jpg The other good news is...5 boards built this week, so all those who have ordered, be prepared for a rediculously...
- Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:25 am
- Forum: Gecko
- Topic: Gecko Team gallery.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4414
Gecko Team gallery.
This page is a Gecko Team riders gallery which over time will be a log of the Team having fun riding, racing and hanging out all over the world! Louis "Slipa" Selby from the UK. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2372/2447945457_9e04623e00.jpg Paul Kellerher from the UK. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2...
- Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:04 pm
- Forum: Gecko
- Topic: US rider now on Gecko! Mike Duquette.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11160
US rider now on Gecko! Mike Duquette.
After testing out one of our pre-production decks, Mike Duquette is joining Team Gecko. I think his quote was 'Perfect, can't imagine how it could be any better!'... We are happy to welcome one of the top Amateurs in the World onto our Team and hope that both he and our decks will find themselves on...
- Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:10 pm
- Forum: Gecko
- Topic: New Gecko Team Rider?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10764
Re: Thank you
Louis, we are thanking you for saying 'Yes'!Louis Selby wrote:I'd just like to say a quick thank you to Martin and Jeff at Gecko!!!
So thank you!
- Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:20 pm
- Forum: Gecko
- Topic: New Gecko Team Rider?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10764
Stop us and try one...
Now that we have 2 team riders on the Am roster , Louis Selby and longtime Gecko supporter Paul Kellerher with myself in the Pro ranks, please feel free to ask for a try of our boards whenever and wherever you see us around this Summer! US riders will get the chance either via the Demo board flying ...
- Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:00 pm
- Forum: Gecko
- Topic: New Gecko Team Rider?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10764
And then there were two...
Gecko is proud to announce the second Team Rider is to be Louis Selby from the UK. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2254/2307962852_1b9b0546d8.jpg He is a young up-and-coming rider with huge potential, getting faster and stronger everytime I see him ride. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2277/2308052452...
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:25 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Fresh Pavement Pilgrimage 2008 - Near SLC, UT
- Replies: 25
- Views: 29116
Ouch!!!!!
Easy tiger! Stay in one piece...I'm looking forward to riding with you guys again.Jared Quilter wrote:The hills out there are perfect. I should have taken a couple of warm up runs before I tried to point it. Five stiches later and some nice road rash......
I think I'll be up to some more skating real quick.
Martin.
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:17 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: We may not have any pools to drain...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12289
My heroes!
Now THAT is a dedicated crew! Inspirational, truly...
I will stop complaining about a little wind and rain.
Martin.
I will stop complaining about a little wind and rain.
Martin.
- Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:10 am
- Forum: Gecko
- Topic: Gecko Superlight Ordering information.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 34826
Re: Hmm!
Lets just say he is no stranger to the podium...He's an Am, and most of those above him in the rankings last year are now Pro... Well, it's either The Duque or Karl. They're the only americans in the top 10 who haven't turned Pro, I think... :D You'll know pretty soon....As the Fly said..."Be afrai...
- Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:20 pm
- Forum: Gecko
- Topic: Gecko Superlight Ordering information.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 34826
Re: Hmm!
Hopefully you'll see one in the flesh before too long, Rick Floyd has one coming , plus our new US Team rider should be showing up at some East Coast races this summer... Martin. Great, that means I might get to see one in the flesh. Any hints on who this racer is? Lets just say he is no stranger t...
- Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:16 am
- Forum: Gecko
- Topic: Gecko Superlight Ordering information.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 34826
Re: Hmm!
Boards look absolutly amazing Martin! :) Thanks Mig, high praise indeed coming from you! The photo was the closest we could get to a Dogtown-type Pier shot ;) Hopefully you'll see one in the flesh before too long, Rick Floyd has one coming , plus our new US Team rider should be showing up at some E...
- Tue Apr 15, 2008 5:36 pm
- Forum: Gecko
- Topic: Gecko Superlight Ordering information.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 34826
From the Seaside with love...
A little postcard from the Seaside...
Photo by Bish.
Martin.
Photo by Bish.
Martin.
- Tue Apr 15, 2008 5:24 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Fresh Pavement Pilgrimage 2008 - Near SLC, UT
- Replies: 25
- Views: 29116
- Sat Apr 12, 2008 12:52 am
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Fresh Pavement Pilgrimage 2008 - Near SLC, UT
- Replies: 25
- Views: 29116
- Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:31 am
- Forum: FullBag Skates
- Topic: Yeeeaaaaah!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 24448
Looks like you were headed for the top spot in the Slalom with that 1st run time in the Nationals...what happened on the second? Bummer!Rick Floyd wrote:That's a LOT of junk in the trunk! Good job GG! See you this summer...just put the snowboards away yesterday after I got back from the USASA Nationals.
Martin.
- Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:18 am
- Forum: Skaterbuilt
- Topic: HERE'S G-U-M-B-Y!!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14011
Re: Yeah Martin!
ooooohhhh yeah! Martin, you are right brother-not many of US Wanks were into THE YOUNG ONES! I absolutely loved them-even better than Benny Hill! Check it out-my avatar is from theWorlds in 03' during our head-to-head match up down Avila..remember? You pushed me to a point where I knew I definetly ...
- Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:28 am
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Fresh Pavement Pilgrimage 2008 - Near SLC, UT
- Replies: 25
- Views: 29116
Re: Fresh Pavement Pilgrimage 2008 - Near SLC, UT
This one is my fave...you could put some wicked courses down here... http://i31.tinypic.com/izba5c.jpg 100 cone dual TS? 65 cone Hybrid? Mmmmmm! I'm doing my best to get back asap, trust me Curt! Just sent off a bunch of money and some very detailed forms, here's an example of the questions: -Name e...
- Sun Apr 06, 2008 1:47 am
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: WTB: Tracker Blue Barrel Bushings.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7038
Martin, I may have a few pre-90's. I am away from the crib but can check later. I also have some from the 70's including those that came with mids, half's, etc. with no writing on them. LAVIN Cool! Let me know when you get time, it sounds VERY promising! Martin. ps. No not blue Stims Steve C, but t...
- Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:00 am
- Forum: Skaterbuilt
- Topic: HERE'S G-U-M-B-Y!!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14011
Re: HERE'S G-U-M-B-Y!!!
...and his freshly drilled VRS II Hybrid...check it... http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/TexasSkater/Texas/DSC021481111.jpg Good on you Mark and good luck in the Texas Sizzler! Cheers! davO Love the T-shirt! I grew up watching the show...didn't realise anyone in the US had ever heard of it! Co...
- Sat Apr 05, 2008 9:49 am
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: WTB: Tracker Blue Barrel Bushings.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7038
NOT Superballs.
No Doug, not Superballs...they are way older than that. Hard to describe, but they are a kind of mid-blue with the Tracker logo printed in black on them. They may even be pre-Stimulator! I think he wants to use them instead of just putting them in a Vintage set up. I've tried to talk him into Khiros...
- Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:41 am
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: WTB: Tracker Blue Barrel Bushings.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7038
WTB: Tracker Blue Barrel Bushings.
On behalf of a Technophobe buddy who doesn't do Internet, does anyone still have any of the old Tracker 'blues'? Ideally the Barrel ones rather than the conicals.
Martin
Martin
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 2:36 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Important information from ISSA and the BOD [April 1:st]
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8127
Re: Importent information from ISSA and the BOD
Compton? The black epicentre of LA? I'm going, cos I'm the only one that will get out alive, therefore I win!!!!Peter Klang wrote: US nationals will be held at the same date, but will move location to City of Compton. New name for the event is Wigglers with Attitude US nationals 2008.
- Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:56 am
- Forum: Canada
- Topic: Happy Birthday MB!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11632
Happy Birthday...Eh?
Have a great time, Maya had her 3rd yesterday and if you have half as much fun as her...you will have a wicked time!
Top tip....get on a bouncy castle!
Top tip....get on a bouncy castle!
- Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:54 am
- Forum: Turner Summer Ski
- Topic: Old Turners
- Replies: 49
- Views: 70143
Re: turners
You are right, my only regret is that I don't have one!!!!Antonio Saluena wrote:I know, the brown one is a Eurofighter, Drayton model?
Antonio