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by Dave Gale
Sun Jul 08, 2007 4:46 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 403826

I agree! The term "Yankee Go Home" doesn't make any sense! hee hee he!
by Dave Gale
Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:32 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 403826

The difference 'tween a "Yankee" and a "Damn Yankee" is, a "Yankee" ventures south..spends a little time and a lot of money and leaves..a "Damn Yankee" ventures south spends time and money ...and stays!
by Dave Gale
Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:35 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Do YOU own and ride a 6-wheeled slalom skateboard?
Replies: 33
Views: 32232

Ga. Tom.. Next thing, you'll be wanting 4 stringers and 12 stringers to be considered guitars also.. Where's it stop!! Happy Fourth everyone!!!!!
by Dave Gale
Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:20 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Do YOU own and ride a 6-wheeled slalom skateboard?
Replies: 33
Views: 32232

Now Wesley and Donald....When and where did I just bring up 6 wheels??? I'm generalizing the entire concept.
Love Ya' Both...Mean it! But don't you see how easily "opinions" are critiqued?
by Dave Gale
Fri Jun 29, 2007 1:06 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Do YOU own and ride a 6-wheeled slalom skateboard?
Replies: 33
Views: 32232

Donald.. While I love your products and am greatful for the advances of the high(er) tech components available now. Don't you find your statement a bit odd?? No foam,no precision machined billet trucks, no urethane wheels, no sealed bearings, no grip tape, no carbon, etc... etc.... That would be in ...
by Dave Gale
Wed Jun 27, 2007 4:16 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Headworx??
Replies: 3
Views: 7477

John...sumpin' sounds weird! Any chance of a pic or 2???
by Dave Gale
Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:10 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: PAUL PRICE ROADSTER
Replies: 77
Views: 160979

Aaaaaah..Poetry!

Nuttin' but class...utter class!

good stuff.
Dave G
by Dave Gale
Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:22 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: tons of slalom stuff for sale.... even a pvd!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 25093

Marty...Cool stiry! Wow!!! "The Man Who Fell to Earth" Was a bit odd, for even me! But Bowie was a wild child, so I saw it 5 or 6 times!
by Dave Gale
Thu Jun 07, 2007 4:02 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: criddle?
Replies: 50
Views: 63870

That's where cone penalty and D.Q come to play! And it's hard to pump for excelleration when going straight thru a well set course!
by Dave Gale
Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:23 am
Forum: Pavel
Topic: PAUL PRICE ROADSTER
Replies: 77
Views: 160979

Paul ...that's killer, in more ways than one. The setting is cool, but the contrast in a BADASS set up, background by historic scenery is Sweet!!!!! Martin, hope all's well! Paul, You da' man!
by Dave Gale
Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:59 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: tons of slalom stuff for sale.... even a pvd!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 25093

Cat...kinda spooky huh? Well, I remember The age of Aquarious being banned by my 4th grade teacher, because it dealt with "witchery" and the "O'cult" ...Made me play it more often during music class!! heheheheheee .... And I've got 3 daughters who all have used that fabric, and the ceilings were pla...
by Dave Gale
Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:45 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: tons of slalom stuff for sale.... even a pvd!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 25093

Cat, I'm guessing you have those glow in the dark stars on your bedroom ceiling, and that your favorite song as a youth was "Aquarious"!

Can't wait to get a rear GOG myself..But I'm also content with my PVD's
by Dave Gale
Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:41 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: criddle?
Replies: 50
Views: 63870

Quite..On purpose, or not on purpose....you still take the penalty. And you can still be D.Q'd if it puts you over the allowed cones hit! It's simply a name given to the intent of hitting a cone on purpose. But if it only moves a tad and it isn't counted as a knocked down cone, you best be outside i...
by Dave Gale
Mon Jun 04, 2007 5:15 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: criddle?
Replies: 50
Views: 63870

Inside/Outside/Centered up..It doesn't matter, if you disturb the cone and don't clear it on the proper side..If it's done on purpose, it's a criddle.
by Dave Gale
Sat May 26, 2007 4:26 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Gullwing???
Replies: 13
Views: 17723

I've got a set of opaque green(2 came from Gareth) and a set of opaque white! They were good Salom wheels..a bit slow compared to the lathed "mint green translucent) un marked ones tho! Never had,nor seen the amber Slaloms!
by Dave Gale
Fri May 25, 2007 3:44 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Gullwing???
Replies: 13
Views: 17723

(except for my NOS one of a kind translucent Krypto slalom wheels sans cores)
You talkin' about the mint green or amber/yellow??? If so, I loved those wheels..but they weren't one of a kind!
by Dave Gale
Wed May 23, 2007 12:44 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Board build
Replies: 6
Views: 9482

I fear it will be tooooo nooodley at that wheel base!
by Dave Gale
Sun May 20, 2007 3:34 pm
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Taking care of my Turner
Replies: 7
Views: 11179

Marty Schaub wrote:Dave,

Hang Bobby's on your wall.
Marty,
It would seem like a sin! I rarely ride it, and when I do..I'm very prudent and timid.. Have you seen it? The black one with the hand airbrushed lettering in blue and white/ top and bottom? It would seem sooo lonely hangin'
by Dave Gale
Sun May 20, 2007 3:19 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Hybrid Slalom deck, which one ?
Replies: 7
Views: 11429

In the spirit that Lenny and Marty have stated..I'll put in my .02 for ChiXIll Midnight Special! Very versatile and top notch construction! They hit this one ..dead on! Mild camber and concave. All the boards suggested thus far are sweet!! There are a handful of quality commited manu's out there..No...
by Dave Gale
Fri May 18, 2007 1:12 pm
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Taking care of my Turner
Replies: 7
Views: 11179

Good points..I couldn't remember the finer thread count. Also, take it easy on all the rails when setting it down! I still have my first Turner from 1978 and it is in good shape because I babied it while not riding it! Also, don't tempt your self to overly bounce on it! Although the new ones seem mo...
by Dave Gale
Fri May 18, 2007 4:47 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Taking care of my Turner
Replies: 7
Views: 11179

Mainly the care needs be taken with the mounting hardware.Don't use 10-24(fine thread) And twist it into the holes, as if you're threading them. Also use seal washers(slightly cupped washers,with a rubber grommet attached. When the cup of the washer flattens, the'yr tight enough, and the grommet sto...
by Dave Gale
Sun May 13, 2007 2:44 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Stupid wheel question?
Replies: 12
Views: 11967

Richy C. does it. (even on his front ,I believe) I've tried it, but it just feels funny.
by Dave Gale
Sat May 12, 2007 7:29 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Stupid wheel question?
Replies: 12
Views: 11967

Now Lenny...cirriculum ? Is that a Hebrew nation cut? Or something to do with wheel size?
by Dave Gale
Sat May 12, 2007 6:23 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: CHIxILL Midnight Special: Downhill Tested to 47.5+mph
Replies: 14
Views: 19023

I gotta try it! I too am a "modified" stance. I'm from the 70's school and have recently (past 5 years) moved my rear foot back..The "s" would be welcomed!
by Dave Gale
Sat May 12, 2007 2:16 pm
Forum: Airflow
Topic: So...
Replies: 59
Views: 79088

Wesley, Dan's math is correct. Abec 101's are 4". I spoke with Chris years ago after I broke his code os 11 ie: used to be all of his wheels mm measurements added up to 11...65mm 74mm 83mm 92mm and 101mm ...The downhill rules stated that 4" was the maximum allowed size for wheels in sanctioned races...
by Dave Gale
Sat May 12, 2007 3:29 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: CHIxILL Midnight Special: Downhill Tested to 47.5+mph
Replies: 14
Views: 19023

I've been finally getting more time on my ChiXiLL Midnight Special.. the thing is soooo freakin versatile!! Hats off to my brothers in Chicago!! Get one if you aint gotten one.
by Dave Gale
Fri May 11, 2007 4:44 am
Forum: Airflow
Topic: So...
Replies: 59
Views: 79088

It would truly be simplistic if the standard was metric all around! Fact is ..it aint! I remember the rumors of the U.S.A going metric in the 70's..it fizzled. I own 4" Roadriders and 4"Parkriders as well as 4"U.F.Os . The "standard mounting holes are S.A.E. the bearings are 608 "metric" the spacers...
by Dave Gale
Mon Apr 23, 2007 4:31 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Geezer X modified Bennetts
Replies: 23
Views: 24682

They'd be sweet on a Bozi !! Hook us up Jeff!
by Dave Gale
Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:33 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: Bearing spacers for Kryp C-62s?
Replies: 3
Views: 7398

8mm
by Dave Gale
Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:51 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: For all you CHIxILL working Girls...
Replies: 14
Views: 17250

And only hope it's not harder than 72a
by Dave Gale
Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:39 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Help A Brother Out
Replies: 14
Views: 18154

Never have I split a radikal bushing..Were you running Radikal trucks as well?
by Dave Gale
Tue Apr 03, 2007 1:43 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 403826

What has 400 legs and 8 teeth?
The waiting line at the Belgian Waffle stand at the Jaw Ja. State Fair.
by Dave Gale
Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:37 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: St. Patricks Day Outlaw Massacre
Replies: 23
Views: 23574

aye' I'd tip a pint or two of the nector wit me buddy O'hm...He's quite the wanker!
by Dave Gale
Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:46 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Sled Zepplin Drops today!
Replies: 54
Views: 72178

Ohhhhh.... the humanity of it all!
Tod, I can't wait for the streets to thaw out again! I'm on the river next week-end and we just got 4 inches of snow! Chris has been sooo good to us all, A Tod Oles model is in the mix ! I've been getting my fix w/ my new Midnight Special and then the freeze hits!
by Dave Gale
Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:43 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WTB: c-62 pair
Replies: 9
Views: 8296

Adam... Now you need 2 blue c62's!!!
by Dave Gale
Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:19 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Sled Zepplin Drops today!
Replies: 54
Views: 72178

Paul Graf wrote:I'm sure Keith Moons statement "going down like a lead ballon" will never describe this new Chill deck. I am sure this deck will be the Hammer of the Gods.

PG
Graf..on Zepplin, Priceless! (for those aviation historians)
By far..My next purchase
by Dave Gale
Sat Mar 10, 2007 6:41 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: To flex or not to flex, that is the question...
Replies: 25
Views: 31672

The missing link(s) in your formulas are "buttressed" and or "anchored". A "flying" or "floating" arc (camber) is nothing more than a geometric shape..
by Dave Gale
Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:29 pm
Forum: FullBag Skates
Topic: A look at the graphics
Replies: 10
Views: 14927

Looks great!!! I could imagine the checker flag strip on the Speed Carver being modified into a zipper...and then, well I'll let your imagination race!
by Dave Gale
Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:58 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: fixing my radikal
Replies: 29
Views: 36976

While I think Pavel and G.O.G are both good products. There's an age old rule in marketing that states that when you belittle or criticize your competitors ..It does little more than turn the public's perception against you! Donald seems to constantly make statements of fact, that are merely his opi...
by Dave Gale
Mon Mar 05, 2007 11:57 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: GS Course Is Too Straight, Loose And Fast: SLALOM ANYWAY!
Replies: 24
Views: 24559

Good on ya' Marcos! I'm glad you voiced your side..Sometimes personalities clash and emotion wins out..Right or wrong, it sounds like you did your best!! Hope to be there in the flesh next year. Don't take my prior post as critisim, merely distant observation.. Carry on. Wesley, ....racers don't do ...
by Dave Gale
Mon Mar 05, 2007 11:43 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: The Chicago Connection
Replies: 25
Views: 30046

"I'll keep to the ramps," It's almost ramp season here in W.Va and the Morels should be up in about 20 days too!!! Google" feast of the ramps ".. to find out more!

Tod.. all's good, it's just, well ...you took me off gaurd! I mean, we're not even related!
by Dave Gale
Mon Mar 05, 2007 3:11 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Want to paint a Turner
Replies: 9
Views: 13082

It depends on the era Turner to me! If it's a classic that is a work of art, keep it pure! I guess all in all, it is the owner's choice. But even Bara should see, the relevance of painting a '69 z-28 in a Mopar Green!

If it's a classic, keep it as true to original! My .02 ...Bobby would want it!
by Dave Gale
Mon Mar 05, 2007 1:11 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: The Chicago Connection
Replies: 25
Views: 30046

Justin, I'm glad you said it the way you did! Just between you and I...That Tod guy made me nervous in a hot tub once;-) Keep this on the QT if you don't mind!
by Dave Gale
Mon Mar 05, 2007 12:36 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: GS Course Is Too Straight, Loose And Fast: SLALOM ANYWAY!
Replies: 24
Views: 24559

From what was said in the week leading up to the race, after all the concern Re: the Big View..The course was going to be corrected from a lack luster bomber. That never happened. Only a fraction of the pavement was used, mainly the fall line that wasn't challenged. There was plenty of width on the ...
by Dave Gale
Sun Mar 04, 2007 8:54 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: The Chicago Connection
Replies: 25
Views: 30046

"Hey Justin, You and The Duque just keep chasing girls and quit picking on us old guys at the races !" Better yet, just keep picking on the old girls and chasing even older guys at the races! Not sure you'd know what to do if you caught either?! ;-) kidding!! Tod, me eyes are on a Sled Zep next!!!! ...
by Dave Gale
Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:08 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: The Chicago Connection
Replies: 25
Views: 30046

Finally got to spend some quality time on my Midnight SpeXial !! It's magic!! I have it set up on the shorter wheel base, and was a bit weary of the remaining cinders on the street ..It holds the road Xtremely well, even when I got in a bit of unwanted debris, It was very controlable and let me feel...
by Dave Gale
Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:02 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: CHIxILL Midnight Special: Downhill Tested to 47.5+mph
Replies: 14
Views: 19023

Way to go Stephen!! I just got my Mid Night Special a few days ago...I have it mounted w/ Split fires front and back... On the shorter wheel base. What trucks and wheels were you running?? Lovin' my new ride in the 50 degree weather! Thanks Feak Bro's !!!! You guys rock!!!! Dave P.S I can feel that ...
by Dave Gale
Wed Feb 21, 2007 5:41 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: The Chicago Connection
Replies: 25
Views: 30046

Just got my deck today...This shiat is awesome... The MidNite specX is a wicked contraption!! So very functional... Tight or loose!!!
And what perfect timing!! After some sub zero days, we're up to 50! I'm off!!!!!
Dave G
by Dave Gale
Sun Feb 18, 2007 3:29 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: The Chicago Connection
Replies: 25
Views: 30046

can't wait to see what's next!!
by Dave Gale
Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:00 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: The Chicago Connection
Replies: 25
Views: 30046

Chris is amazing!! There was a snafu re: a deck he sent me, And to make sure it was delivered in a timely fashion, went the extra mile!! If that aint service, I don't know what is!!! Guys/Gals...order your goods now!

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