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by David Riordon
Sat Sep 13, 2003 9:51 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Skateboard Club
Replies: 17
Views: 14437

Just got off the phone w/ Anthony Smallwood, he is full into the idea of the DC slalom crew merging into the DC Downhill Club (DCDC). This will be one heck of a momentum builder for both the slalom and downhill speedboarding scene in the greater Washington DC area!
by David Riordon
Sat Sep 13, 2003 8:27 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Skateboard Club
Replies: 17
Views: 14437

It's about high time we organize a skateboard club for the DC extended area (VA Beach to PA & beyond). The focus of the club would be on downhill, slalom, park riding and so forth. We could make it a loosely organized group of skateboarders and friends that support skateboarding in our area. Members...
by David Riordon
Tue Sep 02, 2003 3:49 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Outlaw : Surfing with Hurricane Fabian on the OBX
Replies: 3
Views: 4072

Just my luck, I'll be on the wrong coast this week.
by David Riordon
Fri Aug 22, 2003 4:54 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Skate Across America
Replies: 15
Views: 11931

WesE skating with Jack today was one heck of a class act on WesE's part.

Wes, thanks for making time to do it.
by David Riordon
Tue Aug 19, 2003 4:17 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: NJ Needs It's Own Folder
Replies: 3
Views: 4287

You know I kind of doubted that guy was really Bruce Springsteen but he did say he was born in the USA........ Based on the longboard slalom race John Dillon and I helped run this past weekend, it is apparent to us that a bunch of new faces from the geographic area of Philly, Jersey, and up toward N...
by David Riordon
Mon Aug 18, 2003 6:46 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: NJ Needs It's Own Folder
Replies: 3
Views: 4287

Bruce, Good talking with you on the phone tonight. Here is the results from the race you were at on Saturday. NJ Big Skate Longboard Slalom- 1 cone = DQ Jam Format (run the course as much as you wanted to) Board Size: BIG 1st John “Rad”Dillon 19.20 2nd John Babiarz 19.49 3rd John Bourdy 20.85 4th Tr...
by David Riordon
Fri Aug 15, 2003 5:02 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC 2003 SUMMER OUTLAW SLALOM SERIES
Replies: 198
Views: 177228

Damn it, looks like I'm going to be up at the NJ Big Skate w/ Johnny Rad Boy Dillon. Maybe I should swing on by and give Chris a hand cutting the lawn.

Brian, you must of hit some wrong keys when you typed my name.
by David Riordon
Wed Aug 13, 2003 4:44 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: All Girl Longboard Session- Monday 8/11/03 6:45-9pm
Replies: 38
Views: 32948

Last night's ALL GIRL LONGBOARD SESSION in Fairfax, VA put on by EAST COAST BOARD COMPANY SKATE SHOP was huge success. Over 25 girls showed up to learn how to longboard skateboard. Most had never skateboarded before. By the end of the session, all the girls were carving it up and 18 girls signed up ...
by David Riordon
Sat Aug 09, 2003 5:40 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Slalom Skateboard Brochure (200K art files enclosed)
Replies: 34
Views: 35937

Wesley, Great job!!!!!!!!! I have three ideas, take them or leave them: 1) Place the numbers on the brackets (i.e. 1st, 16th etc.). Also put a foot note that the bracket positions are based on qualifying runs. 2) I would downplay the "family" thing. The typical skateboarder would kind of get turned ...
by David Riordon
Tue Aug 05, 2003 5:05 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: All Girl Longboard Session- Monday 8/11/03 6:45-9pm
Replies: 38
Views: 32948

Slappy,

You need to help Ohm & me out on this. We will meet at ECBS Monday a bit early 6:30pm. Bring your longboard quiver.
by David Riordon
Tue Aug 05, 2003 5:01 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: All Girl Longboard Session- Monday 8/11/03 6:45-9pm
Replies: 38
Views: 32948

If we give the owner a hand and maybe get a bunch of us to show up for Eastcoast Boardshop's All Girl Skate Jam & Summer BOARDMANIA Party/Video Premier, I bet it could go a long way toward Eastcoast Board Co supporting the DC slalom scene.
by David Riordon
Tue Aug 05, 2003 4:53 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: All Girl Longboard Session- Monday 8/11/03 6:45-9pm
Replies: 38
Views: 32948

Anybody else interested in showing up to help instruct? Bring extra longboards with you. Might be able to set up an easy longboard slalom course for the women using Mitch's timer. How about some help from the DC Crew? i.e. Anthony Smallwood Doug Doupin Brian P. WesE John Dillon Ron Saah Timbo Vlad M...
by David Riordon
Tue Aug 05, 2003 4:44 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: All Girl Longboard Session- Monday 8/11/03 6:45-9pm
Replies: 38
Views: 32948

Mike Ohm and myself will be helping instruct the All Girl Longboard Session We will teach the basics (safety, starting, stopping, carving) to the advanced skills (drop knee turns, generating speed, slides, cones, etc.). So if you know any girls (SPARE ME THE JOKES) interested in trying out longboard...
by David Riordon
Tue Aug 05, 2003 4:40 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: All Girl Longboard Session- Monday 8/11/03 6:45-9pm
Replies: 38
Views: 32948

All Girl Longboard Session in Fairfax, VA as part of Eastcoast Boardshops Summer BOARDMANIA Party & Video Premier Monday-August 11, 2003 Begins at 6:45pm and goes til 2am! -INFO- Session: All-Girl Longboard Skate Time: 6:45-9pm Cost: Free! Spots Available: 25 (and going fast, only 22 spots left 8/1/...
by David Riordon
Fri Jul 25, 2003 3:13 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1602068

Mitch,

Could two racers side by side at full on speed make the 18th turn from Wyoming w/out risking a crash?
by David Riordon
Fri Jul 18, 2003 5:12 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1602068

Anthony, I'll pencil in Sept.7th on my calendar w/ the Adams Morgan race. I'll talk to the Crew about a slalom thing on Cali street. I can see a slalom demo race even though there might be some sketchy foot drag stops. Mitch, My wife errased your message but I think you are up to us doing the Adam's...
by David Riordon
Wed Jul 02, 2003 4:37 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1602068

Anthony,

Too bad I'm grounded by the wife. She is going to the Jimmy Buffaaay show on Sat. so I've got home duty.

Have fun out there in Boston. JG, TK & the boys are cool.
by David Riordon
Sun Jun 22, 2003 3:07 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Summer Outlaw #3
Replies: 61
Views: 51292

by David Riordon
Fri Jun 20, 2003 10:50 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Summer Outlaw #3
Replies: 61
Views: 51292

Let's race in the rain, UNLESS YOU'RE SCARED!!!!!!!!!!! DAMN PUNKS!!!

YEA THIS MEAN YOU, ALL OF YOU!!!!!!


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by David Riordon
Fri Jun 20, 2003 2:15 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Summer Outlaw #3
Replies: 61
Views: 51292

It's going to r@%#.
by David Riordon
Tue Jun 17, 2003 5:45 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Summer Outlaw #3
Replies: 61
Views: 51292

Looks like this weekend might be a dry one for a change. But if for some odd reason it rains, I say lets show up at the Quincy Parking Deck and slalom with the Devil himself. I ran cones for the first time there tonight and I could barely get 20 cones in at 6' but after a bit, it started to get fun....
by David Riordon
Tue Jun 17, 2003 5:22 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Surfrider Foundation- Washington DC Chapter
Replies: 7
Views: 6504

Washington DC Chapter of Surfrider will be holding a fundraiser Tuesday 6/17/03. Check it out on our web page http://www.surfrider.org/capitol/events.htm. There will be a silent auction on surf items including a 9'6" Surftech Hobie Longboard with the bid starting out at about $300 (that is 50% of re...
by David Riordon
Thu Jun 12, 2003 5:07 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Local Showings of Skateboard Films
Replies: 1
Views: 2855

STOKED: THE RISE AND FALL OF GATOR 6/19/03 @ the Washington DC film festival DC Crew, we will get a chance to see the film about former pro skater Mark "Gator" Rogowski sadly serving life for murder. The movie has been shown only a few times in select cities. Take advantage of seeing the Gator story...
by David Riordon
Thu Jun 12, 2003 5:05 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Local Showings of Skateboard Films
Replies: 1
Views: 2855

Let’s post up local showings of skateboard movies be it at movie theaters, bars, or skater's homes.
by David Riordon
Tue Jun 10, 2003 4:51 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: GRUNGE PARKING GARAGE RACES
Replies: 10
Views: 8692

Quincy Prkng Deck: Arlington Cnty is also holding a Skate Camp this summer on the top level

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by David Riordon
Tue Jun 10, 2003 4:48 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: GRUNGE PARKING GARAGE RACES
Replies: 10
Views: 8692

More reasons to look into the Quincy Parking Deck as a legit venue: I noticed that there is an "IWS" sticker in the bottom section of the Quincy Parking Deck. I was told that back in the 80's Island Water Sports Surf Shop held a skate contest on the bottom level of the Quincy Parking Deck. Paul Mill...
by David Riordon
Thu Jun 05, 2003 4:58 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: GRUNGE PARKING GARAGE RACES
Replies: 10
Views: 8692

How about a session at the Quincy Parking Deck next week?
by David Riordon
Thu Jun 05, 2003 4:55 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: GRUNGE PARKING GARAGE RACES
Replies: 10
Views: 8692

Yea the Quincy Deck is a bit short but in a pinch it could do as a back up spot. It could also be used for practice. Today about 6:45pm, I drop into the Quincy Deck parking garage on my Jam longboard. The softer Flashbacks did just fine. It seems that the lower level of the garage empty by end of th...
by David Riordon
Tue Jun 03, 2003 4:27 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: GRUNGE PARKING GARAGE RACES
Replies: 10
Views: 8692

Quincy Deck Parking Garage check 6:45pm.

No cars, could have set cones.
by David Riordon
Mon Jun 02, 2003 1:46 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: GRUNGE PARKING GARAGE RACES
Replies: 10
Views: 8692

Here is a link to the Map for the Quincy Parking Deck. The garage is labled as the "I-60 Parking Garage". http://magellan.co.arlington.va.us/scripts/esrimap.dll?name=Parks&Cmd=Identify&CB1=0&Left=11878055.3667199&Bottom=7008247.65384484&Right=11880055.3667199&Top=7010247.65384484&Reset=Redraw&ScaleB...
by David Riordon
Sun Jun 01, 2003 5:17 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: GRUNGE PARKING GARAGE RACES
Replies: 10
Views: 8692

Likely a good spot for windy days. - Also after thinking about it, the surface is a solid 2 out of 5. Might even be able to use a slighty harder wheel up front. Me and Steeb were cruising it on 78a Kryps Classics and no names. Those small wheels did ok and Flashbacks or the like would run well there.
by David Riordon
Sun Jun 01, 2003 6:27 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: GRUNGE PARKING GARAGE RACES
Replies: 10
Views: 8692

GRUNGE PARKING GARAGE RACE SPOT a.k.a. Quincy Parking Deck I have discovered what could be one of the nastiest places to hold a slalom race. But hey it is a place that can be skated when it is raining. Unfortunately it is a flat parking garage and the courses would have to be short while the wheels ...
by David Riordon
Sat May 24, 2003 5:52 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC 2003 SUMMER OUTLAW SLALOM SERIES
Replies: 198
Views: 177228

What the $@*%, no Evan? Might have to boycottttttt this race. Evan helped set the pace on my last course. What should I do? Well I could watch golf on TV.
by David Riordon
Sun May 11, 2003 5:21 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Board sports cross training equipment
Replies: 3
Views: 4486

When there isn’t enough time to set up cones or the weather is no good, I grab my balance board as a fun way of getting a workout. Not to mention the extra rehab it gives my worn out knees. My suggestion is to get The Original Indo Board. I’ve tried John Dillon’s Vew-Do Board; it is cool but too sma...
by David Riordon
Thu May 08, 2003 4:41 am
Forum: Ick
Topic: Ick is one of the best
Replies: 18
Views: 26572

I've got Ohm's Mini Carrerra held hostage. Wonder how I can get one of these or should I just keep Ohm's Ick.
by David Riordon
Tue Apr 29, 2003 4:27 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Other DC Area Events/Races/Etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 32531

Yep, I got the ice pack going right now. Good seeing Aaron charging the course. Also it was great to see Jeff Boswell riding after a couple of decades off. He even took a spill but because he had pads and a helmet on, he was able to shake it off and race. Jeff, you got to skate with us at our practi...
by David Riordon
Mon Apr 28, 2003 6:46 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Other DC Area Events/Races/Etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 32531

Leo, we used Brian's timer (TrackMate). It was just a fun race/club race. I can think of ways to run the race without a timer. Oh, and the fiberflex and PVD's were Vlads.
by David Riordon
Mon Apr 28, 2003 6:40 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Other DC Area Events/Races/Etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 32531

Just got back from the ER (I don’t have a regular Doctor and the walk in clinic I used to go to is closed). Doctor said nothing is broke (I hoped for that) but he said it might be ligament damage (not too good because this is the same knee I blew out the ACL 5 years ago). He told me at the least to ...
by David Riordon
Mon Apr 28, 2003 4:51 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Other DC Area Events/Races/Etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 32531

Wesley look closely at the last photos. The Woodridge Park & Ride has some good lines but if you fall without pads look out for a real meat grinding not to mention a nice bump on your head. As I sit here oozing from my stinging wounds and worry about going to sleep with a head injury. Live & learn, ...
by David Riordon
Mon Apr 28, 2003 4:32 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Other DC Area Events/Races/Etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 32531

It was a down hill course and you could make it through without extra pumping. I did see some double & tripple pumping but it didn't seem to beat the strong single pump.
by David Riordon
Mon Apr 28, 2003 4:27 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Outlaw Summer Series 2003 race #1
Replies: 45
Views: 37346

Right on Kevin. We missed you today at the Zion Skateshop Slalom Race. Looking forward to seeing you and your better half at the Gathering. Too bad I can't bend my left knee. Took a real bad spill today (no pads, helmet or sunblock). Never have had my knee lock up like this before (including when I ...
by David Riordon
Mon Apr 28, 2003 4:16 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Other DC Area Events/Races/Etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 32531

Zion Slalom Race & Skate Jam RESULTS 1st Ben Ashworth (Ben got second at the NYC Red Bull Banked Slalom) 2nd Vlad (DQ’d in the finals against Ben) 3rd Ohm (fastest qualifier) 4th Brian Parsons (tied as fastest qualifier but had a slower 2nd qual run than Ohm’s) Rally Race Winner (closest to match my...
by David Riordon
Sun Apr 27, 2003 5:23 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Outlaw Summer Series 2003 race #1
Replies: 45
Views: 37346

I posted the rain race thing just to give you guys something to do while it dried up.

Suckers!
by David Riordon
Sat Apr 26, 2003 5:15 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Outlaw Summer Series 2003 race #1
Replies: 45
Views: 37346

It's the east coast, lets run a rain race. We did it in WV.
by David Riordon
Sat Apr 26, 2003 3:44 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Other DC Area Events/Races/Etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 32531

Brian, can you bring your timer for Zion’s race on Sunday? Wish I had Mitch’s Brower timer or one of Curt’s timers so we could do a big long sweeping longboard (or any board goes) slalom race as well. There is a mellow pitched access road that loops around the Park & Ride that would be perfect for a...
by David Riordon
Sat Apr 26, 2003 3:13 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Outlaw Summer Series 2003 race #1
Replies: 45
Views: 37346

Not looking good for Saturday as of 9pm Friday night. Sunday looks good for Zion's slalom race.
by David Riordon
Sat Apr 26, 2003 3:09 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Other DC Area Events/Races/Etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 32531

Ohm, that would be news to me about Zion, not to say I condone that behavior or even think they sell that kind of stuff; however, when I started to get into skateboarding big time in the early 1970’s, the only place you could buy skateboards in my Houston neighborhood was at the local head shop. My ...
by David Riordon
Fri Apr 25, 2003 3:52 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Other DC Area Events/Races/Etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 32531

Here is the information on Zion Skateshop that is holding Sunday’s Slalom Race 4/27/03 at the Park & Ride at Rt. 123 & I-95: Zion is an eclectic skateboard shop/photo gallery located in an artsy small town on the outskirts of DC only minutes from the Vans Skateboard Park. Zion is a cool hang out spo...
by David Riordon
Thu Apr 24, 2003 2:34 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Outlaw Summer Series 2003 race #1
Replies: 45
Views: 37346

If Sat is rained out, how about jumping in on Zion's contest Sunday at the P&R in Woodbridge. The place is huge and could handle two contests. Or instead if we are cool about it, we could set up the course right for Zion. Jeff, bring some of the 65mm No Schools in various duros, also I could use som...
by David Riordon
Thu Apr 24, 2003 2:23 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Other DC Area Events/Races/Etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 32531

Zion Skate Shop Slalom Race (Sunday 4/27/03 Woodbridge, VA) Late last night I got the news that a slalom race is going to be held at the Park & Ride in Woodbridge, VA (next to I-95 1 or 2 exits north of the Vans Skatepark). This will be the third year Zion has put on the contest. If true to form, th...