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by Stephen Lavin
Wed Feb 28, 2007 3:21 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: CHIxILL Midnight Special: Downhill Tested to 47.5+mph
Replies: 14
Views: 19127

Radikal Talons (1/4" axles), clear purple Avilas (from the Purple Skunk, SF), Ninja Abec 7 bearings. I drilled an extra set of holes another 1" to the rear of the stock holes in the hotel room the night before after hearing about how steep and gnarly that hill was. My boxers are still a bit damp fro...
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Feb 27, 2007 5:36 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: CHIxILL Midnight Special: Downhill Tested to 47.5+mph
Replies: 14
Views: 19127

CHIxILL Midnight Special: Downhill Tested to 47.5+mph

Okay filling Oles shoes is not easy to do. He managed to race his Midnight Special at Dixie in all three events; GS, Hybrid, and TS with great success. This weekend in Texas we posted a new speed record on Big View Hill for the deck at 47.5mph. No socks and yes..., in Topsiders. BTW, @33" this was t...
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Feb 27, 2007 5:36 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: CHIxILL Midnight Special: Downhill Tested to 47.5+mph
Replies: 0
Views: 4603

CHIxILL Midnight Special: Downhill Tested to 47.5+mph

Okay filling Oles shoes is not easy to do. He managed to race his Midnight Special at Dixie in all three events; GS, Hybrid, and TS with great success. This weekend in Texas we posted a new speed record on Big View Hill for the deck at 47.5mph. No socks and yes..., in Topsiders. BTW, @33" this was t...
by Stephen Lavin
Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:38 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Texas Cold Fusion Sizzler 2007
Replies: 70
Views: 97420

Marcos, are we still getting very fast and aggressive on the Super GS course - 25" wb still recommended or are you setting more slalom GS vs. less speed Super GS? If I can travel with one less sled it will lighten my load a bit. TY,

SL
by Stephen Lavin
Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:38 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Texas sizzler sale
Replies: 4
Views: 8249

I want an Oles sled. I'll get it b4 you fly though if it lessens the load. I am turning around from a trip to DC at O'hare and running to Austin that Friday night.
SL
by Stephen Lavin
Sat Feb 10, 2007 5:20 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: The Chicago Connection
Replies: 25
Views: 30143

I'm gunnin' for you now Wes :)

Hey, I may be in your neck of the woods here in the next few weeks - will contact you if the trip gets confirmed.
by Stephen Lavin
Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:32 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: The Chicago Connection
Replies: 25
Views: 30143

Not only are my bearings STILL frozen but my cat is also frozen to my Mollica deck. In this weather any 74a wheel is as good as a 98a...
by Stephen Lavin
Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:04 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Chixill wall clock
Replies: 13
Views: 16307

That's what I'm talking about...

Beautiful Adam, very creative. TY bro,

Lavin
by Stephen Lavin
Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:03 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Chixill wall clock
Replies: 13
Views: 16307

Love the Redhead
by Stephen Lavin
Fri Feb 02, 2007 4:32 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Chixill wall clock
Replies: 13
Views: 16307

I need two brunettes, one blonde, and two redheads. Adam, I'll hit you on the site - having a crazy week bro.
SL
by Stephen Lavin
Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:58 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Chixill wall clock
Replies: 13
Views: 16307

Whooohooo!!

I'll take five if you can make them all redheads (I'm cool if you match the typeface color).
SL
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:49 am
Forum: Movies
Topic: Short slalom vid and crash
Replies: 6
Views: 7390

How much for the shorts?
SL
by Stephen Lavin
Sat Jan 27, 2007 7:18 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Anybody travel regularly via air with a board?
Replies: 7
Views: 9297

Marty, I use a golf bag with wheels. Mine is a soft style back with side padding and hard base. I think I will switch to a solid case this year though. The fabric does not hold up to the weight of 4 decks, clothes, and other gear, I know Claude and Marty use and seem to like the hard shell golf club...
by Stephen Lavin
Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:21 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Georgia Outlaw Slalom at Suwanee
Replies: 15
Views: 17774

Ahh, there in lies the secret of the Midnight Special. The real question is "... how did Lavin beat everyone else with no wheels on his board...". I was changing out my wheels getting ready for the not so giant GS and RonO wanted to snap a pic. Then I sliced up my ankle and just fell apart, well not...
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Jan 23, 2007 11:47 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: CHIxILL in Texas -> Feb
Replies: 1
Views: 4979

CHIxILL in Texas -> Feb

Hey, I'm signed up. We need a couple more Ghetto Blasters.

No room or car yet, just got my tix. How's about you east coast youngins'!?

Topsider
by Stephen Lavin
Sun Jan 21, 2007 11:25 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Radikal Rear Prototype
Replies: 0
Views: 4559

Radikal Rear Prototype

As a skater now "reborn" and re-committed to the sport I feel it's important to contribute and share observations about new experiences. Keith Hollien lent me a new Radikal prototype that will be released or GA mid to late February for purchase - I believe the MSRP will be about $155 for the rear tr...
by Stephen Lavin
Sun Jan 21, 2007 11:24 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Radikal Rear Prototype
Replies: 0
Views: 4365

Radikal Rear Prototype

As a skater now "reborn" and re-committed to the sport I feel it's important to contribute and share observations about new experiences. Keith Hollien lent me a new Radikal prototype that will be released or GA mid to late February for purchase - I believe the MSRP will be about $155 for the rear tr...
by Stephen Lavin
Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:07 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Georgia Outlaw Slalom at Suwanee
Replies: 15
Views: 17774

Only blood of the day... I soaked my last good Van right down to the sole.

http://a970.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/im ... fc18a1.jpg

SL
by Stephen Lavin
Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:00 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Tod Oles model
Replies: 18
Views: 22363

I want one...
Topsider
by Stephen Lavin
Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:23 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: "Yankee sized" cutaway
Replies: 9
Views: 14188

Bara, can you send a edge/side shot of the board against a white wall background? I would like to see the lift and arc. TY brother...
Topsider
by Stephen Lavin
Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:06 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: anybody got My Space sites??
Replies: 9
Views: 12858

My son is a little freaked out 'cause poppa has a MySpace site....

TOO BAD SUCKA' !!

Albeit my space IS a bit lame. How come the other MySpace skaters have hot babes (I'll go for any babes) and I don't...?

http://www.myspace.com/_topsider_
by Stephen Lavin
Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:53 pm
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: Ramp Failure Video In Europe
Replies: 19
Views: 25420

That fall did not look good. Skater lost his helmet with side impact looks like. Was the skater Okay? Minimal damage I hope. I stopped the video after the second slow-mo.
SL
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Jan 02, 2007 9:16 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: 2007
Replies: 11
Views: 15096

Awesome!! I am very proud to be included. "Topsider/Old School" - I love it. Charter guys, CFav, Cnova, Oles, you guys are the best. I'll skate my heart out as always and will serve the brand well. I've been lost in Vegas for the last 10 days and missed the 2007 team post until today. I have to get ...
by Stephen Lavin
Sun Dec 24, 2006 4:17 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: free hand flame job
Replies: 15
Views: 20574

Hey "cookies", nice paint job. Merry Christmas Adam.
SL
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Dec 19, 2006 3:16 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: List for Santa
Replies: 15
Views: 19249

Hey Bara, I got Santa's Bad Girl List from Rudi. he's sporting more than a red nose this year - he's such a pimp. This list is hot... BTW, I'm headed to Vegas for the holidays and I'm taking my ride. I'm going to hit that canyon north of the strip - Red Rock I think. Happy and Merry to all you skate...
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Dec 12, 2006 12:42 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: List for Santa
Replies: 15
Views: 19249

List for Santa

I'm sitting here thinking (yes, I can think barely) what would be on my Santa list that the skate elves could make for me or bring this year. Here is the midwest lazy man's list. Post some of your wish items for the holidy too. Two race ramps built by someone that can cut wood 100 more cones Black s...
by Stephen Lavin
Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:04 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Snow in the midwest
Replies: 34
Views: 44416

Pretty trees.., I still have ice in my bearings... I may have some in my veins too.
by Stephen Lavin
Sun Dec 03, 2006 6:35 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Snow in the midwest
Replies: 34
Views: 44416

I think I have ice in my bearings... :(
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Nov 28, 2006 11:19 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: [2007] slalom st louis '07
Replies: 83
Views: 110800

Laura, I hope you'll be wearing a bit more than just black socks... of course you did say Paris...,

I lived on Rue St Denis for a while in the early eighties (during the Falklands war) and most of the women there wore nothing, no socks, nothing.

SL
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:59 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Sun Praire WI. Race
Replies: 28
Views: 33764

Lavin clan's in...

SL
by Stephen Lavin
Fri Nov 10, 2006 11:22 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: [2007] slalom st louis '07
Replies: 83
Views: 110800

I'm there in '07 and will continue to be 'til I'm dead 'er can't skate anymore (or you guys kick me out) whichever comes first. The '06 Dagger race event was the first organized skate contest that I attended after a 24 year lay-off from boarding and you guys treated me real nice - I did okay too! I ...
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Nov 07, 2006 7:35 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WTB - couple Randal 60D Baseplates
Replies: 2
Views: 3373

DONE: WTB - couple Randal 60D Baseplates

Thanks Robert! I picked up a pair and forgot to "close" the thread on this.

Stephen
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:32 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Pre Dixie Cup Orders for New Freak Bros. Racing shirts
Replies: 20
Views: 24090

Yeah, so who's the model in the photo?? I don't see any burly chest hairs like ya'll got neither.

Nova; thanks for the call Sunday on the session. Sorry could no go.
SL
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:30 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Woo Hoo!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 8004

Violent crime up 7% this year in St. Louie alone, rest of country on average down 10%. When you think of St. Louis compared to the safest town in America (Bricks New Jersey I think) I'll take St. Louis anytime!!! Long live the Daggers!!!! Skate 'til U die...
by Stephen Lavin
Thu Oct 19, 2006 4:38 am
Forum: Ick
Topic: Something is in the air . . . AND ON THE GROUND!
Replies: 11
Views: 15139

N I C E

SL
by Stephen Lavin
Fri Oct 13, 2006 6:46 pm
Forum: Ick
Topic: Something is in the air . . . AND ON THE GROUND!
Replies: 11
Views: 15139

The new R3 bearing splits are coming with Ultra Blues @ 50* pretty sure. Mine did. I have two Randals @ 60* but didn't use them when I saw the UB's. Wes, you are so goofy man - like a kid waiting for his new bike! You are a man of your word though.."...I'm not building my boards until I have everyth...
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Oct 10, 2006 4:17 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: WHO HAS THE MOST RADIKALS
Replies: 16
Views: 22377

I got the last available set of titaniums front and rear..., ready for snow Thursday for real. Wes, what are you gonna do with SEVEN? Where now go the Trackers?
SL
by Stephen Lavin
Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:17 am
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: Splitfire Pro
Replies: 7
Views: 11904

Have had the R3 with the bearing now for almost 4 weeks. Have tried the UB and the Randall 60* baeplate. I like the R3 and the UB and put them on my AXE I @ 20* after finding the sweet spot on an E Series PP upfront @ 15*. Great truck.
SL
by Stephen Lavin
Sat Sep 30, 2006 4:43 pm
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: wedging the AXEl and ll
Replies: 18
Views: 22052

Yeah Wes what gives man!? The flex guys are going a bit stiff these days huh? Me too. Kinda' like learning to ride all over again - well not really - but you know what I mean. Bend the bolts man life goes on. When it's hard to mount the truck base 'cause the holes don't line up after wedging just ta...
by Stephen Lavin
Wed Sep 27, 2006 3:13 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: good board to learn on
Replies: 5
Views: 7823

John, you're close enough to skate with the Chitown crowd and the Detroit crew. Where in Ohio are you? I got an E Series PP from Carassco and I'm loving it too. Saw Chicken kick ass at La Costa two weeks ago, his decks are nice. Stay hip and let us know more about your loc so we can help plug you in...
by Stephen Lavin
Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:24 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Midnight Special Rocks
Replies: 0
Views: 4331

Midnight Special Rocks

I spent the day with my CHIxILL Midnight Special. This deck kicks-ass @ 22" wheelbase there is plenty of squirrel in this for Hybrid+. <img src="http://www.ballpicks.com/slavin/DSC01607sm.jpg"> <img src="http://www.ballpicks.com/slavin/DSC01609sm.jpg"> <img src="http://www.ballpicks.com/slavin/DSC01...
by Stephen Lavin
Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:02 pm
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: wedging the AXEl and ll
Replies: 18
Views: 22052

Gary, looks like you already got a 1/4" under that rear anyway. Trish, Richy just gave me an AXE I last weekend at La Costa (spoils of C Div Pump win) - it's wegded as he describes above. I got an AXE III a few weeks ago for my boyz and it's wedged similar. BTW, won that Pump Station race on a CHIxI...
by Stephen Lavin
Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:40 am
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: modified splitfires
Replies: 50
Views: 76578

Just got my R3's with the bearing. They rock.
SL
by Stephen Lavin
Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:38 am
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: Got the R3
Replies: 0
Views: 4733

Got the R3

Got my new R3's with the bearing. They rock. Of course they outperform me! I like the 50* baseplate too.

Now I just need to trash the Hobie...

SL
by Stephen Lavin
Mon Sep 11, 2006 10:11 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Vintage DH?
Replies: 2
Views: 4710

Adam, I built my own DH deck out of a mahagony tabletop it was 47", Kryptonic Greens and full tracks front and rear, 1/2" riser both, no wedge. The wheelbase was 43" - I still have that deck it's in NYC at my parents place. I also had a Sims Taperkick which I just gave to Tod Oles as a DH deck whene...
by Stephen Lavin
Mon Sep 11, 2006 1:34 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: good board to learn on
Replies: 5
Views: 7823

Martin, I'm 6'2" and 175. I just got two decks from Sk8kings for my kids that I've been riding too: http://sk8kings.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=S&Category_Code=D The Axe III, and the E-Series Brown Bomber Pocket Pistol - both under $100 bucks each. The E-Series is an awesome TS...
by Stephen Lavin
Sat Sep 02, 2006 11:11 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Big Black
Replies: 3
Views: 4934

I want on as soon as those drill bits bite through. I'm comin' over...
by Stephen Lavin
Fri Aug 25, 2006 4:52 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: A question of style....
Replies: 6
Views: 7738

Marty, I'm back skating after taking 25 years off. 28 years ago I was pure parallel and was relatively competitive. I moved to modified parallel as speeds and skill increased then I stopped skating. I am struggling with the modified parallel now. I finished 14th at the Buckeye in TS on a Hobie Flex ...
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Aug 22, 2006 6:44 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WTB - couple Randal 60D Baseplates
Replies: 2
Views: 3373

WTB - couple Randal 60D Baseplates

Need 2 maybe 3 in good to excellent condition - 60 degrees. Anyone parting out? Anyone know a good source?
TY
SL
by Stephen Lavin
Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:03 pm
Forum: Seismic / 3dm
Topic: Seismic Speed Vents
Replies: 51
Views: 99711

I bought the whites about 6 weeks ago and ran them at the Buckeye in GS. Have run them since w/no bearing pops but do have one wheel that is not fully "concentric" (uneven spin - some vibration). It's not bad enough to freak over but none the less an issue and I will not run them competing again (wh...

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