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by Terry Kirby
Tue May 06, 2003 5:10 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Gathering III
Replies: 6
Views: 6941

The Best course I raced all year was Vlads duel course on Sunday. Simon would have been in heaven. The white course pictured above was run by Gareth on a longboard. The red course was tight but simple. TK
by Terry Kirby
Thu May 01, 2003 4:43 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: TrakMate 3.0 Food for Thought
Replies: 59
Views: 67417

the start is a component of the race, why nullify it?
by Terry Kirby
Thu May 01, 2003 4:05 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: TrakMate 3.0 Food for Thought
Replies: 59
Views: 67417

Keep it Simple. The clock starts on the 4th beep. Why complicate things. T
by Terry Kirby
Mon Apr 28, 2003 11:19 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Gathering III Q & A
Replies: 49
Views: 40586

Tway, I'm suprised at you. Can you for one second forget about booze. i mean, this is the Gathering for gods sake. Its not a keg party. For me Slalom provides a natural high. I don't need to add chemicals into my body to "dig the scene" . Noah, Joe I, Gareth, Kenny and myself are Elite slalom racers...
by Terry Kirby
Mon Apr 28, 2003 5:17 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Henry J's Slalom Clinic
Replies: 56
Views: 53489

henry j's clinic rocked. We set a low difficulty level gs course for the newbies and allowed an unlimited push so you could enter at whatever speed you were comfortable with. Henry has a great set up there and a great supportive family as well. His mom and sis were major players in the event. The sp...
by Terry Kirby
Mon Apr 28, 2003 4:48 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Other DC Area Events/Races/Etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 32658

That race sounded fun. Ben Ashworth is an animal. Bring him to the Gathering. You guys are sowing some fast seeds down there. Vlad, call me I am worried about you. Ohm, are you trying to get in my head???
by Terry Kirby
Fri Apr 25, 2003 4:08 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Rye NH road trip
Replies: 26
Views: 20728

JG, you forgot to mention putting milage on your car. Also it may be too hot/too cold for you. The surface was not lazer leveled then poured with 1000 grade pure peruvian asphalt. They do not sell your brand spring water. Also Tag Huer will not be suppling the timing systems so the times will likley...
by Terry Kirby
Fri Apr 25, 2003 3:45 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Timing equipment
Replies: 28
Views: 34231

I don't think they worked very well. Those guys(Clingfilm etc) ended up buying a Twac mate. TK
by Terry Kirby
Fri Apr 25, 2003 3:43 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Rye NH road trip
Replies: 26
Views: 20728

Bring the noise. The surf has been off the scale as of late. The park is sick. There is plenty to do here. I will look at the contest calender and see what weekend looks good.T
by Terry Kirby
Fri Apr 25, 2003 6:00 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Rye NH road trip
Replies: 26
Views: 20728

To my DC and NY slalom freaks. Would you guys travel for a sick private Park Slalom Race /pool JAM, TS slalom race in Rye NH sometime this summer? I would like to host the race but want to get some feed back on intrest first. The Place rocks and can be rented for a few hours easy. Weather is not a f...
by Terry Kirby
Thu Apr 24, 2003 10:11 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Other DC Area Events/Races/Etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 32658

Fri nite. Money race.
by Terry Kirby
Thu Apr 24, 2003 6:23 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Other DC Area Events/Races/Etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 32658

Vlad, the gathering is not a race (so tway says)
by Terry Kirby
Thu Apr 24, 2003 5:42 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Other DC Area Events/Races/Etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 32658

Tway, Roe racing will be there kicking ass and taking names.
by Terry Kirby
Sun Apr 20, 2003 7:00 am
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: What makes a Hybrid course?
Replies: 37
Views: 50607

when is Paris? May I bring Sandy?
by Terry Kirby
Sun Apr 20, 2003 6:53 am
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: What makes a Hybrid course?
Replies: 37
Views: 50607

Nice angulation. Its time to bring that show on the road.
by Terry Kirby
Sun Apr 20, 2003 6:31 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Bushing modifications ??
Replies: 2
Views: 4077

84 a is the softest I go. I have heard of some guys drilling holes in bushings to make them deader or softer but I ride mine stock and its perfect.
by Terry Kirby
Sun Apr 20, 2003 5:02 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Ridden a RoeRacing deck...post a review!
Replies: 80
Views: 120857

Dave, I also just got the new Unlimited low camber. I set mine up with PVD's 45* fr/30* rear with 84a ft and 92a rear yellow bushings. My Axel to Axel WB is right around 25" . This is by far the best riding/racing set up I have ever stepped on. Gilmour set one of his fast TS courses today at the arb...
by Terry Kirby
Thu Apr 17, 2003 3:19 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Longboard Slalom
Replies: 10
Views: 9267

Brain, have you ever ridden a well set GS course? There was on at the Farm last year. You need a good hill with good surface and let me tell you it is FUN. I used to think I was TS only type of guy untill I rode some of Gilmours GS courses on hills. Try it, I think you'll really dig GS. T
by Terry Kirby
Thu Apr 17, 2003 3:50 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Longboard Slalom
Replies: 10
Views: 9267

English longboard slalom.
by Terry Kirby
Thu Apr 17, 2003 3:18 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Longboard Slalom
Replies: 10
Views: 9267

I have seen Gilmour do 4 foot cones on an Ed Economy Longboard.T
by Terry Kirby
Thu Apr 17, 2003 2:37 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Ridden a RoeRacing deck...post a review!
Replies: 80
Views: 120857

its its its like andy gibb meets flock of seagulls meets a young John Mcinroe. Kind of makes me horny in a wierd way.T
by Terry Kirby
Thu Apr 17, 2003 2:13 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1621110

Vlad, smash away at he record tonight. I believe you will improve your time. The sickness you feel is nothing more than seasonal allergies. Call your doctor and get some clarinex. You and the Donganator are cyber jocks for sure. But at the Gathering I will rise up and reign upon both of you with my ...
by Terry Kirby
Thu Apr 17, 2003 1:55 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Ridden a RoeRacing deck...post a review!
Replies: 80
Views: 120857

For once, I am speechless.
by Terry Kirby
Wed Apr 16, 2003 7:10 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Ridden a RoeRacing deck...post a review!
Replies: 80
Views: 120857

Vlad, I hear your new board is very ugly. Can you post a pic so that we may see for ourselves?
by Terry Kirby
Sun Apr 13, 2003 2:38 am
Forum: North America
Topic: "The Farm" race in New York
Replies: 16
Views: 16866

Tway has a vid, email him. T
by Terry Kirby
Fri Apr 11, 2003 8:53 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: "The Farm" race in New York
Replies: 16
Views: 16866

Adam T, expect a fast med to high difficulty course. Board length is in the 28 to 31" range. The vintage race is less tech and not as fast. TK
by Terry Kirby
Fri Apr 11, 2003 8:50 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: "The Farm" race in New York
Replies: 16
Views: 16866

Glen , Da Farm Hill is by permit from the town (they close the street for us). Base camp is the Church parking lot at the top of the hill which the church lets us use on Sat. They need the lot for church services on Sunday. A two day race on that particular hill is not an option. If someone wants to...
by Terry Kirby
Wed Apr 09, 2003 2:34 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Question on technique...
Replies: 16
Views: 15727

Don't lighten up, TIGHTEN up!
by Terry Kirby
Sun Apr 06, 2003 9:12 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: The pivot point and axle centerline
Replies: 13
Views: 11924

Hmmm, I'm still not sure if I get it. I have always had a hard time with theory, I can't read blueprints and I can't do geometry either. Here's how I figure out what works and what does not work for me. For my profession which is training dogs there are lots of theorys that sound great untill you te...
by Terry Kirby
Sun Apr 06, 2003 8:04 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: The pivot point and axle centerline
Replies: 13
Views: 11924

please guys ,help me out here. I am not an engineer but I do race these trucks. In simple terms, why would I want those things to be lined up. WHY would they turn better? HOW would they turn better? WHY and HOW would they grip better? I'm confused, TK
by Terry Kirby
Sun Apr 06, 2003 6:34 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: The pivot point and axle centerline
Replies: 13
Views: 11924

Glenn, how would this effect turning in a race situation and why would it seem best to have the axle centerline on the pivot point itself? Would it effect traction,steering or both? I guess my question is what specific problem are you having in terms of performance that needs to be remedied by this ...
by Terry Kirby
Thu Apr 03, 2003 4:48 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Question on technique...
Replies: 16
Views: 15727

Adam, I am by no means an expert but I feel I have learned from and seen the best so heres my take. Charlie Ransom and JG hold their waist over the center of the cones and let their legs and board swing out from under them. This to me keeps you pointed down the hill and allows for a straighter line....
by Terry Kirby
Wed Apr 02, 2003 2:14 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Announcing the MOAST Technology
Replies: 5
Views: 6548

Pat Chewning is my Hero. TK

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by Terry Kirby
Sun Mar 30, 2003 6:49 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: [PVD] PVD's / Mike Dong make the Podium
Replies: 2
Views: 4600

[PVD] PVD's / Mike Dong make the Podium

Mike, congradulations, You must feel very good taking the podium on your very first Pro Race. That is unreal. Tell us how you set up your Pee Vees. I heard the course was fast. TK
by Terry Kirby
Wed Mar 26, 2003 3:32 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Photo and Video
Replies: 47
Views: 39384

Vlad IS Jani.
by Terry Kirby
Wed Mar 19, 2003 8:54 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Discussions
Replies: 59
Views: 51688

Vlad, please leave a number when you call so I can call back. I get so sad when I miss your calls.
Mike Ohm, we are expecting BIG results from you this year. TK
by Terry Kirby
Fri Mar 14, 2003 3:53 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1621110

Mike, if you just ride them on the weekends you'll be fine. T
by Terry Kirby
Fri Mar 14, 2003 5:17 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Hardboot carving vs Slalom racing in Europe.
Replies: 28
Views: 22845

John, please get in touch with Gareth.

Vlad, please ignore this post.

To the one or two other lookie loos who bothered to click here I'm sorry. Sometimes one has to be creative to catch the "silver fox"
by Terry Kirby
Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:05 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: [PVD] Ground Effect Racing Truck Reviews
Replies: 7
Views: 7774

Vlad , did you try the new yellow bushings? or did you run the older green ones. I would like some feed back from someone who has run the new yellows.TK
by Terry Kirby
Sun Mar 09, 2003 1:17 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: What's New For Trakmate in 2003
Replies: 31
Views: 35576

Thanks way, I had thought you might have gone on a cruise or something . TK
by Terry Kirby
Fri Mar 07, 2003 12:11 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: [PVD] limited supply of R2 PVD's available
Replies: 0
Views: 2678

[PVD] limited supply of R2 PVD's available

There are only 5 sets of racing trucks left in the r2 run. r3 will not be done untill summer. Prices for the last 5 sets are 350 per pair, 180.00 single. TK
by Terry Kirby
Thu Mar 06, 2003 1:34 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Possible race support vehicle donation to support East Coast
Replies: 13
Views: 11240

joke? what joke?
by Terry Kirby
Wed Mar 05, 2003 3:32 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Do forums like this do anything to further the sport of Slal
Replies: 10
Views: 8795

The single largest factor in the rebirth of slalom is the internet. Without it I would have never met JG, gone to a race, made friends from England, California, Canada, Germany, Russia, Latvia, New Jersey, Swiss, Trinidad, France, and even NY and DC! TK
by Terry Kirby
Tue Mar 04, 2003 9:10 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Discussions
Replies: 59
Views: 51688

Dearest Vlad, your package is in the mail and will arrive thursday, mabey even tomorrow. one Girls Roe BR, 2 sets pee vee plates. TK
by Terry Kirby
Tue Mar 04, 2003 2:11 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Ridden a RoeRacing deck...post a review!
Replies: 80
Views: 120857

Vlad, if you scroll up to the two roe decks the one next to gareths white one is what I am sending you to try. I know you hate cut aways but just try it for flex . I couldnt ship it today because my knee was too stiff to drive but I should be able to do it tomorrow. TK
by Terry Kirby
Sun Mar 02, 2003 1:26 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Possible race support vehicle donation to support East Coast
Replies: 13
Views: 11240

Brian, the vehicle is a 500 series mofo Mercedes. I am only speculating here but I my guess is Silverado Gilmour is tired of the no traction money pit and wants to pawn it off Donation style for the tax deduction. Monster Garage is also considering taking it and making a $60,000 snow blower out of i...
by Terry Kirby
Thu Feb 27, 2003 6:54 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Ridden a RoeRacing deck...post a review!
Replies: 80
Views: 120857

Vlad, I can't be specific but what I can say is the 2003 boards will have even better flex and snap, more consistant fit and finish, more functional race shapes,and a fast turn around time for orders. One of the biggest problems Roe had last year was the amount of time it took to get a board, and wh...
by Terry Kirby
Tue Feb 25, 2003 12:46 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Figure Slalom
Replies: 4
Views: 4384

ah yes, figure slalom. john gilmour believe it or not is a closet 'figure slalom' enthusiast. you can sometimes see it leak out when he sets his normal courses in the form of curves. sometimes we'd be driving and john would get all excited and say 'tk look at that great slalom spot' i would look but...
by Terry Kirby
Mon Feb 24, 2003 3:10 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Really Big East Coast Event
Replies: 5
Views: 5959

brian , garys right. when tway and i did the farm races we did it to raise money for different causes. problem is ,after expenses like porta potti , insurance,and kitchen remodel for tway there is very little to go around. i would try a few small grass root races first to get the hang of it.t
by Terry Kirby
Mon Feb 24, 2003 5:53 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Expanding On Fluitt's Course-Setting Poll Results
Replies: 66
Views: 58217

at the bob turner memorial race this year i noticed a strange happening. in the left lane assuming you are looking down the hill, many top riders crashed at the 5th gate. there was nothing difficult about the gate yet cris linford, charlie ransome, gary fluit, mike bream, all went down there. was th...