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by Dave Gale
Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:53 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: New world record: 195 miles in 24 hours
Replies: 6
Views: 7148

Good stuff! Shed in a VERY positive light.
by Dave Gale
Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:25 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: practicing/training for tight slalom
Replies: 2
Views: 5271

Doug, core training/strengthening is always a good idea! But you can usually find a venue in the winter to practice tight slalom easier than any other form! A flat surface that you have to pump thru the cones can be found ie: warehouses/ gyms etc...use soft ass wheels in the cold and do your best!
by Dave Gale
Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:46 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WTB Radikal talons and front
Replies: 16
Views: 12703

Agreed
by Dave Gale
Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:37 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WTB Radikal talons and front
Replies: 16
Views: 12703

Re: Rads/Stims

Mr. Gale, I'm the one who fits Stims to Radikals, and I showed Karl just how to do this. Recall, if you will, the inherent value of Stims before my 1998 posts on NCDSA... Yup, shoulda shut up then, But we wouldn't have JimZ's or Fat Radikal bushings to play with now, would we? So that's one Cat out...
by Dave Gale
Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:47 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WTB Radikal talons and front
Replies: 16
Views: 12703

I'll be back for a month from the middle of December through Jan. Snowboard Season should be good. BTW I just got one of the new back trucks from keith and they amazing. Great upgrade for Tight Slalom from the splitfire, which is also still a really good performing truck. I'm not extremely religiou...
by Dave Gale
Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:15 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Swag at races
Replies: 9
Views: 9754

Good on ya!
by Dave Gale
Sun Oct 21, 2007 6:09 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules update -- Section 9 (Technical Specs)
Replies: 106
Views: 104761

The host/promoter, more than likely has ridden the hill multiple times..Each and every hill has it's own characteristics and flow....... I have seldom seen an "out of towner" set a course befitting the venue, if there are some un foreseen problems with a particular section! Notice I said seldom..It ...
by Dave Gale
Sat Oct 20, 2007 2:14 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 106473

Here is my proposed "Toe stop" question. The wording revises the vertical plane wording that could prove problematic when using toe blocks made from soft materials like C-Block. Should the following rule be included? TOE STOPS: “Toe stops are allowed. They must not wrap over, trap or affix the ride...
by Dave Gale
Fri Oct 19, 2007 8:02 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 106473

I've spent the last 87 days outside, I think I'll stay in today and catch up on these debates! And digest everyone's "opinions" !
by Dave Gale
Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:53 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 106473

A "binding" restricts vertical motion of the foot. A "toestop" restricts lateral or horizontal movement of the foot. Basically, if you can lift up your foot it's a toestop. You put your foot AGAINST a toestop, you put your foot IN or UNDER a binding. Shall I go on? No need! We agree to disagree. My...
by Dave Gale
Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:27 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 106473

Then simply refer to them as "toe stops" And don't generalize them into what will and is considered a binding by definition!

p.s read any good books lately?
by Dave Gale
Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:17 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 106473

As soon as skaters start riding in snow, ice and water then maybe bindings will be applicable. Any further attempt to equate sky bindings with slalom skateboard bindings is nothing more than obstinate intransigence in the face of reality. Have at it. Aint tryin' to equate anything! Simply pointing ...
by Dave Gale
Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:51 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 106473

Joe I. Thanks for bringing the unflattering remark I made to my attention (I've edited it out) Joe Iacovelli wrote: Dave Gale wrote: Joe I. Polls have been taken and it seems that as a majority, most approve of the 6 wheelers. I for one think they should be allowed. I believe that poll was taken on ...
by Dave Gale
Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:37 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 106473

No it would not. And no it shouldn't. This toe block is simply an open frame accomplishing the same thing a solid toe block accomplished. The design shown does not wrap over or around the foot. It is simply a lightweight functional toe block used to transmit a person's forward momentum and torque to...
by Dave Gale
Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:00 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 106473

Joe I. Polls have been taken and it seems that as a majority, most approve of the 6 wheelers. I for one think they should be allowed. I believe that poll was taken on Silverfish. I believe the audience was uneducated and not necessarily of our membership. For our purposes polls are pointless. Lets ...
by Dave Gale
Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:59 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 106473

Well done Ron!!! See how simple the wording can be? I don't usually use them either, and have no problem w/ them...It was just a wording that needed your attention!
OK, so, how 'bout the 6 wheeler debate?
by Dave Gale
Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:30 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 106473

Simply pointing out the possible problem(s) down the road w/ the wording of equiptment guidelines.
Oh..by the way, You're wrong!
And obviously having a hard time debating from a closed minded point of view! ;-)
by Dave Gale
Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:20 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 106473

Joe I.
Polls have been taken and it seems that as a majority, most approve of the 6 wheelers.
I for one think they should be allowed.
by Dave Gale
Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:17 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 106473

Not to muddy the waters, but toe blocks are a form of binding. albeit 1 or 2 demensional, and normally used only on the front foot..It still is a binding of sorts. No they are not. With a BINDING a skater could not become separated from the board. With a TOE BLOCK there is no restraint. Toe blocks ...
by Dave Gale
Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:03 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 106473

Wesley, This is where the murkiness comes into play. A toe block is a mechanism attached to the board that restrains the foot from moving foreward, and also can be shaped or oriented to restrain lateral movement. It is not a part of the deck, but an add on that "binds" the foot in place re: at least...
by Dave Gale
Fri Oct 19, 2007 3:47 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update - Section 3 (Equipment)
Replies: 124
Views: 106473

Not to muddy the waters, but toe blocks are a form of binding. albeit 1 or 2 demensional, and normally used only on the front foot..It still is a binding of sorts.
by Dave Gale
Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:47 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2007] Antrim 2007 A Group Results - HY and GS
Replies: 41
Views: 37059

Madonna can kick ass on a slalom course?
by Dave Gale
Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:47 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2007] Antrim 2007 A Group Results - HY and GS
Replies: 41
Views: 37059

Cat Young wrote:
Ron Barbagallo wrote:Hahahahaha!! Thanks Wes!


I will try to nut up this year and possibly try the Ladies Tee at Hobby Hill. I'm sure hilarity will ensue.
The ladies tee???

MY ladies tee is at the TOP!
Cat..you are over the top! Way to go at the World's!
by Dave Gale
Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:25 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 404033

I'm happy to report that I took Senator James DeMint down the Gauley river today, and after pickin' his S.C ass out of the drink in Class V+ Pillow Rock rapid, I proceeded to "spank" him(literally) And said, keep your butt in the boat old man!! he was a nice gentleman, with a good sense of humor! An...
by Dave Gale
Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:41 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: new to slalom need advice
Replies: 4
Views: 6818

100 mm(ish)

I'd go for an AXE complete to start off w/ or something similar
by Dave Gale
Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:23 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Skate accessory since long gone...
Replies: 11
Views: 13624

I had one by (D.G Designs or D.G Systems) called "The Wedge" it had a replaceable hard plastic surface on top of a wedge similar to the one(s) pictured above.
by Dave Gale
Fri Sep 21, 2007 1:26 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Salute!
Replies: 9
Views: 11526

I should hope not!! It was told to me in confidence.
by Dave Gale
Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:16 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Salute!
Replies: 9
Views: 11526

Absolutely impossible to steal a "qoute" At least that's what someone once told me!
by Dave Gale
Sat Aug 18, 2007 3:12 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Replies: 40
Views: 36917

All of the world surrounds you! I too, love each and everyone of my skate family! I've read some posts here and elsewhere that lets me down..Stay the course! run the course, criddle not ..

Cat, seems to be on top of the smack.. to real . Take a lesson!
by Dave Gale
Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:13 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: It took some time...
Replies: 17
Views: 18773

A good quality high speed steel bit should work no matter. To see if it's titanium, see if a magnet will stick to it. It may be difficult since the insert is attached, but you may be able to isolate the attraction. Titanium is non-magnetic.
by Dave Gale
Wed Aug 15, 2007 1:13 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: It took some time...
Replies: 17
Views: 18773

First off..Radikals are designed to maintain the exact geometry that their bushings create. You are not supposed to adjust tension, but change durometer instead(ie: to be tighter or looser turning) An E-Z out resembles a thread cutter, but reversed, so that when it is treaded into the hole drilled f...
by Dave Gale
Wed Aug 15, 2007 2:19 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: It took some time...
Replies: 17
Views: 18773

Is that mounting hole in the baseplate whallered out?
by Dave Gale
Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:06 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: It took some time...
Replies: 17
Views: 18773

If not..then get the proper sized E-Z out to follow the drill hole...presto
by Dave Gale
Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:58 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: New deck for Dave,or Goldylocks and the three decks
Replies: 8
Views: 12387

purty!
by Dave Gale
Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:23 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Buckeye
Replies: 5
Views: 9025

Brian...Damn dood, De ja voodoo!! As always, sad I can't break away this time of year on weekends! Kenny came thru again on what sounds like epic of epics! Chris... I got more mojo fer ya' on da' river!!! Soo need to see my brethren Marion and all the DBH's/ Cat..I owe ya' one, and Ohm...you da' put...
by Dave Gale
Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:59 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: GS Truck Setup
Replies: 5
Views: 9431

By all means it's worth a try! Wedge it steep
by Dave Gale
Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:27 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Replies: 40
Views: 36917

Joe,
Bruddah..it's just a thing called "tough love" !!! Cause ya' know ..Love is in the air!
Hope all's well!
by Dave Gale
Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:40 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Replies: 40
Views: 36917

Cat, I think with a bit of nurturing and ridicule Joe will snap out of his self imposed prison of doom he finds himself in! I reckon a walk around the dark side of the hotel and a swift "bitch slap" outta jar him outta it!! You up for the task? ;-)
by Dave Gale
Tue Jul 17, 2007 4:51 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Replies: 40
Views: 36917

Eddy..there's simply no reason whatsoever to show that depiction of gruesome, violent behavior on a forum such as this!! Joe I. blatently crossing the line regarding prudence and humanity is an image etched forever in the minds of todays youth! I wouldn't be surprised if Cat declines a challenge to ...
by Dave Gale
Tue Jul 17, 2007 3:18 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Replies: 40
Views: 36917

Damn Joe.... I think compared to Eddy's arse..this time you might of bitten off more than you can chew!
by Dave Gale
Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:06 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Replies: 40
Views: 36917

Cat.. does your reply that you're knowingly messing with that Yankee? Or that you're already sorry you chose the path to do such? I'm confused..But if it makes you feel any better..I bet you can take him!!

Enjoy,
Dave G
by Dave Gale
Sun Jul 15, 2007 5:30 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 82688

Eddy - I look forward to meeting you at a race some time...i could use some of what you talk about in my life.


Rick..You have it within you already! Just like all people. They need to simply utilize it and all would benefit!
by Dave Gale
Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:03 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 82688

HEY!!!! I think Miss Young just insulted the male population of this earth..I'm not sure, but I think she did!
Oh... and about the "kitty" uhh.. uhh.. I aint typin' what's I want to say uhh..uhh.. no Way!
by Dave Gale
Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:14 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 82688

For the record.. I never called Wes a "Slut" ignorant or educated! A whore..maybe....A slut, never!

Gotta love Akroyd
by Dave Gale
Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:18 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 82688

Paul... The 1st MSSS was the year after LaCosta's return in 2001. It was a blast, and gave more Easternly bound racers a go of it! I'm glad you had a good time!! I will, if opportunity allows host more MSSS races in the future, my schedule and town politics are prohibitive for that weekend righ now....
by Dave Gale
Wed Jul 11, 2007 7:11 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 82688

I could care less about Dave Gale's inability to comprehend a simple logical process. That's his problem.

It seems to be more of your problem than anyone elses! Good God...what don't you understand?
The logic is right there..posted several times by several people.."Grasp It"
by Dave Gale
Wed Jul 11, 2007 7:08 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 82688

Erik, I aint no "spatterer" and I agree Wes' $ figure was out of thin air.. Really? The Buckeye is $100. So far 80 skaters have registered. If ONLY 70 show up that's $7000 The Farm was announced YESTERDAY and already 38 have announced. 60 showing up would be $6000 The Worlds is $130. NINETY EIGHT h...
by Dave Gale
Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:44 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 82688

Dave. Wes. Quit spatting over whether $25k is a lot of money. Who cares? The $25k number, whether it's right or wrong, is a sum of projected entry fees, and has nothing to do with whether races cost a lot to put on or are limited to "labors of love" by organizers. Wouldn't it be better if the $25k ...
by Dave Gale
Wed Jul 11, 2007 4:58 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 82688

Wesley, "All that cash?" Put Kenny's formula to work, and you'll see the tally! Dave, "All that cash." More than $25,000 comes from somewhere. Kenny's formula has nothing to do with with how much COMES IN. His involves how much GOES OUT. Two totally different line items. Pay attention. You might le...
by Dave Gale
Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:53 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 82688

Wesley,
"All that cash?" Put Kenny's formula to work, and you'll see the tally!

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