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Tod Oles

Brad, Yes...surf stance on a skateboard is the same as on a surfboard.... I do feel as though I use my front foot for controlling most of my style of skating...and yes, my front foot does point more forward. This is why it's important for me to find that sweet spot of balance as an angled foot has l...

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Brad, I'm not an engineer by any stretch....I do know however that relocating the axle line back onto the pivot angle (streering angle) of the truck makes the truck's reaction to your inputs more linear...."Offsetting" takes the rising rate steering ratio out of the geometry... It is kind of hard to...

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Adam Daniels wrote:.....it makes me "America's #1 consumer"

If it's skateboard gear your consuming, you know your forgiven at this site...

Good luck, Tod

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Jonathan, I use CHLORINITE SOLVENT #008. I know it as a cleaning agent for bowling lanes, i.e. stripping the lane oil off the surface of the lane....anyway, I have access to a 150 psi air compressor and after a short soak in the "Solvent 8" I hit them with the 150lbs. of air pressure and bingo, clea...

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Adam, As usual, the anomilies of on-line communication rear their ugly head......Pictures speak a thousand words they say, I always seem to SEE in a different language... :-) Being that I don't know you from........dare I say, Adam :-) I was just trying to offer up some coaching that has worked with...

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Adam, Look at the difference of stance and arm positions between your avatar and Jonathan's. (both of you are in toeside turns) Jonathan is just Goophy,er... I mean goofy foot ;-) Jonathan works his shoulders and arms under his chin. In doing so he is pushing the energy of his pump more into the pav...

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All you compassionate friends, it's an honor to share the earth with you.

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Thanks Chris,

My boss will be "pre-notified" tommorrow...

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Damn, Thought I'd try yours before I blew my own $$... I did like Cividino's Pistol that I tried in Chi-town, although he likes more front steering than I do... I'm still a firm believer in that dampening type of flex the PPS foamys have, especially for GS when you get the wheels near or at the chat...

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It's scary inside that head of yours aint it? Not so much scary.......just kinda noisy, with all these vociferous pangs for skate knowledge... ;-) I think you'd be further ahead if you put a few of the pounds you lost back on than to have a board be what? .5-1lb heavier if weight for gliding faster...

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Adam,

Nice setup!!!!!! I have one of those TK offsets too. It is a bit wide when it's spaced to fit avalons, but I like it for GS.

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NOW THAT"S A SIMILE..... :-) CB, I try and look at this whole gig with decks, trucks and wheels in as pragmatically a fashion as my small mind will let me. I've rarely gotten in trouble going with the flow of gravity.....It's in defiance of it thats got me where I'm at today...... http://www.glenbro...

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Chris, Did you ever ride the Manta Alan made me?? It's LIGHT! And it can be felt when you're bringing the board back under yourself, like when finishing a hard offset, or slicing it through a nice long set of stingers.... Anything that oscillates will produce less and less inertia as mass is pared o...

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You have a valid point.......nuff said

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Yo, Old Lacosta Boy Adam and I are styleee Gods with the hand warmers.....Getcha sum bro..... :-) BTW, the lemon neckerchief is quite the accessory with the gloves and considering your attire at the Farm retro race, you'd love the look...... As for you Adam, Cambrias come in a 78a that is really fas...

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Adam, I see by your avitar that you are a young gun and probably on the lighter side...If so, A larger diameter wheel like an Avalon in softer durometers will not grip as well as a small diameter wheel such as a Cambria given the same durometer.... Obviously roll speed (inertia) will be less with th...

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Hey Brad, I love the shape of my Unlimited...for me it''s very versatile... I ride the deck with my front foot angled at close to 45* to the center line of the deck. I have an aluminum electrical "ground lug" bolted in the lower left front bolt hole of the front truck for a toe stop...(I ride regula...

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G. Fadell,

I realize you've done the "physical" therapy....but what about the mental side of things??

I think a therapeutic trip to Chi-town may be what the doctor ordered......

Please, let our friendly staff know if you'd like an appointment,

Sincerely, Dr. C. U. Thair

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Here are my new ladies: http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/TorontoSk8/new_new_PistolFamily.jpg Rob Nice lineup there playboy......I officially hate you now........;-) Anyways, If the rumors of another Texas race pan out (Oct??) I'll head there for sure. I've got alot of family down that way. wo...

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John,

I think OUST was advertising precision spacers... I'm not sure what they're made of....

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Rob,

Walking the little golf course I frequent is all the training I need......very hilly!!!!

Sidlo hooked me up with a deck that apparently seems to like me...
Did you ever take delivery of a PPS foamy?? Did you sell your Roe?

L8R, Tod

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CF, just let me know when and where!!! I'll bring the whole shootin match...

Greg, knee's all better aye? I hear you dudes been hangin with Nature... Learning anything you'd like to share??

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Rob,

Damit man, You're supposed to tell Civ that practice is overrated.............

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Chris,

Are you doing any cross posting on any other Chi-town skate sites??
If so, can you drop the links in this thread sometime?

How you been otherwise?

I haven't skated since your race....I'm finally scab-free!!!!!

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More photo documentation: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/todaoles/ChiTownShootOut.jpg A well mannered mob behind the start ramps... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/todaoles/ScottWard.jpg The "Swag Master", Mr. Scott Ward, owner of stillboardin .com http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...

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How about a centerline rule like the NHRA does for drag racing... I realize chalking a center line on a dual course would be just that much more time consuming, but would probably
squelch most arguments if it ever came up...........or create new ones.......who knows.?

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CB,

It's all about counter rotation... I try to think about it like your snuffing a cigarette butt out with
the middle of the under side of your deck....if that makes sense?? I got tons of similes and metaphors....

Eddy, and the rest of the Tejas crew... you guys are all so tan

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Rob, I'll tell you the travels that check has taken sometime....Jeezus, I'm basically pretty stupid to sum it up....Sorry for the delay. Mr. Cividino is one hell of a racer!! and a very pleasant person to spend race day with.......uhh, till he starts beating me anyway ;-) and I'm afraid that day's n...

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Chris and Civ,

Thanks for posting the pics.... Great to meet you two! say hi to Rob for me...

Scott Ward, Excellent vid, Thanks for taking the time to capture the festivities! Tod

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Chris Favero and Chris Novatny Thank you for your efforts in putting on an awesome race... Leave it to the Freak bros. to take some crap from city officials and make it smell like a rose...i.e. catered lunch, BBQ, beverages, a beautiful view of Lake Michigan and an excellent hybrid course set by The...

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CF,

I'm in......Been crazy round here....I'll call you later when I get the cell from my honeybunch...

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Tway, Noah, and all those involved... I've been lurkin this forum for some time and I'm a little jealous at the turn out you've been getting....please send some "participation vibes" this way whilst I try to get some of the Fuel TV victims involved in a new style of skating this summer.... Stay safe...

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cfav,

How ya been?

I have family coming up from Oklahoma and they need to get a time frame of when the race is going down and also directions to the race venue....

Looking forward to seeing everyone!!! Later, T.O.

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This has been keeping me awake for months...but I'm pretty stupid, so you all should have better luck, Tod

http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/p ... u6l1b.html

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CB,

this thread could easily go down the drain, I'm just glad everything worked out alright
and we're all still friends..........now check your e-mail

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Jeff and Mary Goad, and all the Daggers...(they know who they are)... AWESOME!!!!!! Thank you, Sorry I missed the Sunday fun.... Huge thanks to sponsors; Keith Hollien and Bobby Mandarino from RADIKAL, Bahne Khiro Skate products Oust Pocket Pistols..... the Cough-n-Cut E-series hardcore deck I lifte...

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Tway,

You're the best...
thanks for reminding me to pack my helmet...

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Chris,

When are you guys gettin down there??

My daughter is going to graduate!!!!..(insert huge sigh of relief)....so I'm there for Saturdays GS only... Hope to see you all there Sat....

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You're being too nice chAiNSaW Just set the f-in table....If we like it, we'll eat it... If not, I'll tell all the convienence store owners about "Yo momma" on the way back home...;-) All kidding aside........I LIKE BEER....and any kind of meat to wash it down will be fine by me. Let me know if you ...

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I think you got me mixed up with Lemonboy...

Lemonboy, Now that guy was FAST.....

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JBH, I'm Square and I'll be there.........and remember to respect your elders...i.e...No fair kickin my ass on my wheels.... ;-) Anyone who hasn't been to Tower Grove.... you'll love it!!! it's the type of grade you can make as intimidating as you'd like with just how much effort you want to attack ...

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10-4 good buddy...

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Marion,

I'll get back to you on the legend status as soon as I do laundry and clean the toilets....

As far as the Lemonboy moniker.....

well......I'm a little soured on the concept.........<<<Bada bing>>>.

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Thanks abunch Smarty Marty....

My mistake..... Lemonboy it is, since MR. Richy Carrassco gave it to me...

I had the best time talking to you, Richy, Maria and Sydia at Taco Mac

And yo, you were absolutely gettin it done on yer skateboard!!!

I'm healing pretty fast....how about you??

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CF,

Thanks man, you brothers are great... Tell Alan I've got an idea!?!? he knows my #

I know I gotta loooong way to go....but FNA !! I love racing and the training that goes with it...
Nice to be home to chill and start thinkin about the next one...

Talk to you guys soon, T.O.

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I'mmmm forrr eh-verrr your-rrrs............................................... Faith---fully.......... There, now try and get that outta your head...HeHehe Man, I wish I could play guitar like Neal Schon.... Anyways Chris, I get to Atlanta at 9:54 fri. morning. I'm makin plans to pick Mr. Sydia up a...

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Glenn,

It's cool to see some young guns getting hyped on slalom.... Sounds like you didn't spare
any finances on that setup you describe....keep it away from the curbs

Dig in... racing is awesome!! and so are the people involved in it....

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Bara started this thread tryin to split my peas....I'll probably end up owing him a PBR somehow
for the favor....

Lookin ferwurd ta seein y'allzzzzz

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Hey Chris,

You didn't trip over anything runnin to the puter to crack my nards did ya???

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Paul,

You-n-me, we just be Drifters.....loners on the range of life. We've left the "born to run" adage
in the chaff of our youth and now we, "just run" alas to be born again....

Well at least till the weekend is over.....

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