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by David Riordon
Tue Feb 24, 2004 4:03 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Volunteers Needed for Burton Chill Program
Replies: 0
Views: 2450

Volunteers Needed for Burton Chill Program

***Burton Chill Program needs Volunteers to help teach disadvantaged inner-city kids how to snowboard at Ski Whitetail.*** All types of volunteers needed from expert snowboarders to novice snowboarders that can give pointers and positive feedback to the kids. No prior teaching skills needed. You wil...
by David Riordon
Mon Feb 23, 2004 3:53 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Downhill Outlaw Race
Replies: 97
Views: 83585

Glad to hear that Danny is ok. Wish I could have been there to ride with the crew but I decided to keep a low profile as well did John Dillion. John Dillon and I are heading out next weekend to snowboard Colorado w/ my brother Steeb. Last thing I need to do before the CO trip is get myself runover. ...
by David Riordon
Mon Feb 23, 2004 12:26 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Surfrider LOCAL SKATEBOARD/SURF MOVIE NIGHT Wed 2/25 6:30pm
Replies: 0
Views: 2137

Surfrider LOCAL SKATEBOARD/SURF MOVIE NIGHT Wed 2/25 6:30pm

LOCAL SKATEBOARD & SURF MOVIE NIGHT @ Dr. Dremo's Tap House Hosted by Surfrider Foundation Washington DC Chapter For more info: http://www.surfrider.org/capitol/events.htm Wednesday, February 25, 6:30-8:00 Movie to Be Shown: 1) "East Coast Aholic" (Local Skate Video w/ lots of roundwall-pool skatebo...
by David Riordon
Sun Feb 22, 2004 11:50 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Slide Clinic
Replies: 10
Views: 8517

Hell yea, lets bring Cliff out for the Gathering. He had promised me previously that he would teach me how to slide. I pee my pants just trying to get the guts up to even try sliding. Scary!!!


Do we need to start a fund raiser to bring Cliff out here?
by David Riordon
Sat Feb 21, 2004 4:02 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Results - DC Winter Outlaw Slalom Series Race #4 - Feb 14th
Replies: 26
Views: 23229

I picked up a DCDC shirt a couple of years ago when our Chapter of Surfrider Foundation (the Washington DC Chapter http://www.surfrider.org/capitol/) helped sponsor the DC Downhill at the DC Zoo with hard cash. I love the drawing on the shirt and it was not till last year at the Dick Dale show that ...
by David Riordon
Tue Feb 17, 2004 5:30 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Downhill Outlaw Race
Replies: 97
Views: 83585

..... I don't think my dad would mind us getting busted. Nothing really to worry about much I think. Sure about that Danny? You know, I bet my son says the same thing when he gets older and it will most likely be with Brian Parsons' kid. Here is an alternate spot that will have a low bust factor, t...
by David Riordon
Sat Feb 07, 2004 2:19 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Winter Outlaw Series
Replies: 218
Views: 204107

I'll be hitting Whitetail on Sunday morning. Not sure if John Dillon is in town.
by David Riordon
Sun Feb 01, 2004 6:34 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: I need pics
Replies: 14
Views: 11328

Spreading the word on THE NoVa BOMBERS

I'm spreading the word for you guys on other web sites (no names provided here because I can't get involved in skateboard politics if you know what I mean). By the way here is an idea/request; push the "LBK Has a Posse" jpeg up on your page & stick small version of it in a corner and link it to some...
by David Riordon
Wed Jan 21, 2004 4:50 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: I need pics
Replies: 14
Views: 11328

Anthony Flis, Thanks for posting up photos of the DC Outlaw Crew. Everybody Else, Grab a photo or two and send them to these guys. It is great to see today's youth getting interested in longboarding, slalom skateboarding, and downhill skateboarding. Aaron, Get some photos of yourself slaloming over ...
by David Riordon
Fri Jan 16, 2004 3:38 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Race location poll for Saturday the 17th of January
Replies: 28
Views: 23062

Just got back to the East Coast. I would have voted Park & Ride.


All we need to do is bring brooms to sweep the salt.

Also, it's going to be cold so I was planning on hitting Whitetail for a couple of hours and then swing on by the race.
by David Riordon
Wed Jan 07, 2004 3:49 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Newest Outlaw
Replies: 19
Views: 15421

Brian & Nanette,

Congrats!!

Merrick,

The LBK Posse welcomes you. Little LBK will show you the ropes on how to steal your Dad's skateboards and make them your own.


DR
by David Riordon
Thu Dec 25, 2003 6:08 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

Thanks to WesE for posting up the results. Thanks to all that have helped out on this Surfrider Foundation Event and other events we have done in the past.

Happy Holidays,

David Riordon
Washington DC Chapter Surfrider Foundation
by David Riordon
Tue Dec 23, 2003 4:04 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

Cabbage, congrats on the wedding. Seth (and Cabbage), I've got the photos Ginger took. After the holidays, I'll see if I can hook up with somebody to post some scans up. WesE, does anybody have any news on the Parsons? Brian has not posted in a bit now. Anthony Smallwood, thanks for coming out to he...
by David Riordon
Fri Dec 19, 2003 5:14 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Vols Needed: Sell DC Chptr Surfrider Shirts- Patagonia 12/20
Replies: 0
Views: 3148

Vols Needed: Sell DC Chptr Surfrider Shirts- Patagonia 12/20

We are looking for volunteers to help man a table at the Patagonia store in Georgetown on Saturday starting about 10am. If you are interested, we would like to get a couple of hours out of you on Saturday 12/20/2003. I'll be setting up the table at 10am with our Chapter T-shirts, Surfrider brochures...
by David Riordon
Wed Dec 17, 2003 3:05 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

Wes,

I bet you need to drive on over to Brian's to get the time sheets. The baby is due soon.
by David Riordon
Sun Dec 07, 2003 2:26 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Longboard Requirements
Replies: 9
Views: 9123

Axle to Axle
by David Riordon
Sat Dec 06, 2003 5:52 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Longboard Requirements
Replies: 9
Views: 9123

Longboard 30" Axel to Axel

I acquiesce to popular demand that the Longboard Class is 30" axle to axle; however, I hope that every now and then we can see a "Hyper Longboard" race division where the specs are 42-inch long deck with a 36-inch wheelbase. I would also love to see a "Super Hyper Longboard Race" where you have to r...
by David Riordon
Tue Dec 02, 2003 5:02 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: The "Gathering" 2004
Replies: 166
Views: 169171

Peace, Love and Pavement

Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement Peace, Love and Pavement ...
by David Riordon
Mon Dec 01, 2003 2:22 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: The "Gathering" 2004
Replies: 166
Views: 169171

The Gathering Spot is as good as a legit place you will ever get without having to go through the permit game. I hope the parking situation doesn't ruin the location for Andy. BTW, I hear that all the other parks had an entrance fee hike except for a few including Seneca Park. That is good news to s...
by David Riordon
Sun Nov 30, 2003 3:17 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1591889

All of Us Are a Pain In the ASS

Andy, We are all on your side, including WesE. We are all also pains in the ass, including WesE. So we all will be at the next Gathering enjoying the scene. I know what it is like trying to put together an event and at times we (who put on an event) get stressed out. Just ask John Dillion, he had to...
by David Riordon
Sat Nov 29, 2003 4:11 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1591889

Slalom Skateboard Slumber Party

WesE, I'm going to announce a night before the Gathering event, the first "Slalom Skateboard Slumber Party" where we can stay up all night talking about slalom skateboarding, changing wheels, putting on new trucks, cleaning our bearings, and doing Slappy's hair. Then I say we don't go to sleep at al...
by David Riordon
Fri Nov 21, 2003 5:31 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

Directions to Potomac Mills Vans Skatepark: Vans Skatepark at Potomac Mills Mall 2700 Potomac Mills Cir Woodbridge, VA 22192-4625 See Map http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?countryid=250&addtohistory=&country=US&address=2700+Potomic+Mills+Cir.%2C+Ste.+202&city=&state=&zipcode=22192&historyid=&subm...
by David Riordon
Fri Nov 21, 2003 5:21 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

John Dillon just called and said that there are radio commercials for the Vintage & Longboard Day that are being played on WHFS 99.1 FM. This is a surprise bonus for us at no cost to Surfrider Foundation because Vans is paying for the advertisements. Note, all the Sponsors such as Tracker, Gravity, ...
by David Riordon
Fri Nov 21, 2003 3:41 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Surfrider Interview on WHFS 99.1 FM, Sunday 11/23 8-9am
Replies: 0
Views: 2235

DC Surfrider Interview on WHFS 99.1 FM, Sunday 11/23 8-9am

Wash DC Surfrider on WHFS 99.1 fm RADIOACTIVITY show Sunday Morning 11/23 from 8-9 am   Our WHFS shaka bruddah Rob Timm invited Wash DC Surfrider representatives David Riordon, Chairman, and Darryl Hatheway, Program Coordinator, to join his WHFS sponsored Radioactivity public service program for a 3...
by David Riordon
Wed Nov 19, 2003 4:25 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

Reminder: Banked Slalom & Flatland Slalom @ Vintage Day is this Saturday 11/22/03. FLATLAND SLALOM (10am- 4PM): Free to enter, Jam Session, Unlimited Practice, Declare your three timed runs before each attempt to post up your times, many different age divisions, loaner slalom boards available, bring...
by David Riordon
Sat Nov 15, 2003 7:21 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: SKATEBOARD TIMELINE for DC Area (DC,VA,MD,PA,DE,NJ,WV,etc.)
Replies: 0
Views: 3324

SKATEBOARD TIMELINE for DC Area (DC,VA,MD,PA,DE,NJ,WV,etc.)

There will be a Skateboard Timeline for the Washington DC Area (DC,VA,MD,PA,DE,NJ,WV,etc.) created at the 4th Annual Vintage & Longboard Skateboard Day http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registration.asp?ContestID=117 sponsored by Surfrider Foundation's Washington DC Chapter http://surfrider.org/capitol/....
by David Riordon
Tue Nov 11, 2003 5:38 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

For Vintage Day, can a couple of you come up with a slalom specific display? The Flatland Slalom Jam Race is not just a race but it is an event to get people to tryout slalom skateboarding. Maybe the display could have the following: -> Banner to hang over the display to bring in the crowd to the Fl...
by David Riordon
Sat Nov 08, 2003 3:54 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

Vlad, Noah said he was going to kick your butt again in the flat slalom at vintage day like he did at last year's vintage day. Slappy, Can you send Dave Morris the Vintage/Longboard Day Flyer. Each time I send it to him he can't open the photo. Could you send in a couple of formats if that is possib...
by David Riordon
Wed Nov 05, 2003 5:35 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Crew Road Trip: "NJ Fall Jam" Sat 11/15/03
Replies: 15
Views: 13896

DC Crew Road Trip: "NJ Fall Jam" Sat 11/15/03

John Dillion is getting a road trip together for this longboard session in NJ that includes a Slalom GS race. Post up here if you are going to try to make the event. DR *****Here is a down and dirty copy and paste job from a guy named Sensei (originally posted on silverfishlongboarding.com)***** htt...
by David Riordon
Tue Nov 04, 2003 3:40 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

If you are going to display vintage skateboard gear, modern longboards, or anything else that you think is interesting like a "What is Slalom" booth, here are a few things you might want to have with you. *Zip Ties (we will be providing them but it is best to bring your own) *Table (not necessary bu...
by David Riordon
Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:46 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

Brian, No swag is too big or too small. T-shirts and stickers are cool donated prizes also. Slappy, Thanks in advance. BTW, my wife said she read something today in the free Washington Post Commuter Paper about the Tony Hawk Boom Boom Huck Jam. It said that the Boom Boom thing was "not a lame empty ...
by David Riordon
Thu Oct 30, 2003 3:45 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

Slappy, Jeff Boswell, WesE., Timbo........, We need help in creating contest flyers to handout to shops and the Tony Hawk Boom Boom Huck Jam @ MCI Center this Sunday (Nov. 2nd) 6pm. I think we can have multiple versions of the flyer out there. So if you want to make a flyer go ahead & make one. DR B...
by David Riordon
Mon Oct 27, 2003 5:04 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

Anthony, Slalom decks don't work on the banked slalom course. You would do better with the 44" Dregs. The turns in the course are swooping carved out ones. The slalom boards bog down through the tranny. Park boards or new school boards (regular ollie street decks) rule the banked slalom course with ...
by David Riordon
Mon Oct 27, 2003 4:05 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

EVERYBODY, LET'S GET THE HYPE GOING! Sign up for the event at http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registration.asp?ContestID=117 We have listed slalomskateboarder.com as a sponsor for helping promote the event for us by linking ncdsa to this web site. See the first couple of posts. DR CABBAGE, Sign up on n...
by David Riordon
Fri Oct 24, 2003 4:58 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

Anybody got a line on high jump pads for the end of the cyber slalom course? Anybody got a line on bleacher seating for the spectator area outside the fence that looks into the banked slalom course? I'll make up Flyers this weekend for all the skate shops. No limit on racers! Last year we had 47 rac...
by David Riordon
Thu Oct 23, 2003 4:42 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

November 22, 2003 (weekend before Thanksgiving).


Remember, last year was a zoo so we need some volunteers to pick some tasks to help out. For example:

Brian P.- Contacting Sponsors
? - Timer Judge
? - Results Judge recording info on poster board(s)
? - etc.
by David Riordon
Wed Oct 22, 2003 5:31 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

Adam,

Thanks for adding the link. I listed SlalomSkateboarder.com as a sponsor. Cooperation between the sites will be cool.


Jeff,

Your choice of a Washington DC Chapter Surfrider T-shirt. We have two designs http://www.surfrider.org/capitol/merchandise.htm
by David Riordon
Wed Oct 22, 2003 4:19 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97079

4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03

4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY Surfrider Foundation-Washington DC Capitol Chapter 1) Longboard Skateboards (new) & Vintage Skateboard Public Displays 2) Discounted Skate Session for Longboarders and/or Old School Skaters 3) Banked Slalom (Race & Rally Formats) 4) Flatland Slalom (Jam ...
by David Riordon
Wed Oct 01, 2003 3:59 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Surfrider Foundation DC-Capitol Chapter Anniversary Celebrat
Replies: 2
Views: 3336

Vote me in as the Washington DC Chapter Chairman. As Chairman, I will carry the fight for the beach environment, ocean ecological system, and our right surf. One of the ways I've helped raise funds for our chapter is hosting various skateboard events (i.e. Mid-Atlantic Death Box Bowl & Pool Series, ...
by David Riordon
Wed Oct 01, 2003 3:24 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Surfrider Foundation DC-Capitol Chapter Anniversary Celebrat
Replies: 2
Views: 3336

New Time Reminder for the Capitol Chapter Surfrider Beach Party at Rhodeside Grill Thursday October 2, 2003 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Event Location: Rhodeside Grill (on Rhodes Street) in Arlington, VA Notes: After Hurricane Isabel wrecked our last party date (and most of our lives) two weeks ago, we resch...
by David Riordon
Mon Sep 29, 2003 5:29 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Parsons and Noah
Replies: 12
Views: 10160

BTW, Congrats to Noah and Brian P.
by David Riordon
Mon Sep 29, 2003 4:35 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Parsons and Noah
Replies: 12
Views: 10160

Mollica is also part of the DC Extended Scene. He has made it out to a number of events with us here in DC.
by David Riordon
Thu Sep 18, 2003 6:35 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Surfrider Foundation DC-Capitol Chapter Anniversary Celebrat
Replies: 2
Views: 3336

The previously announced Sept. 18th celebration for Wash DC Capitol Chapter of Surfrider Foundation has been POSTPONED due to projected damages and impacts of Hurricane Isabel on the Wash DC Metro Area.  The new date will beThursday OCTOBER 2, 2003 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Rhodeside Grill, 1836 Wilson B...
by David Riordon
Wed Sep 17, 2003 5:08 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Emergency!! Timer Needed for New Mexico
Replies: 3
Views: 4095

Anthony,

I talked with Mitch and he would like to help out by loaning out the timer. I talked to Joe tonight and he has a line on a unit and we are on stand-by. Joe will contact me if he needs the timer.
by David Riordon
Tue Sep 16, 2003 4:20 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Surfrider Foundation- Washington DC Chapter
Replies: 7
Views: 6497

Come on out and VOTE ME IN AS CHAIRMAN for the DC Chapter of Surfrider Foundation!
by David Riordon
Tue Sep 16, 2003 3:28 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Emergency!! Timer Needed for New Mexico
Replies: 3
Views: 4095

Anthony,

Mitch's Brower Timer is with me. Not sure if it would work for the speedboarding downhill (need line of site for the start and finish line for the handheld unit). But it might do for the GS event (single lane only). Give me a call and I bet Mitch would let us lend the timer out.
by David Riordon
Tue Sep 16, 2003 3:00 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Surfrider Foundation- Washington DC Chapter
Replies: 7
Views: 6497

Washington DC-Capitol Chapter 10th Anniversary Celebration! Thursday, September 18 (with or without Hurricane Isabel) Beach Party! 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Rhodeside Grill, 1836 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 (tel 703.243.0145) The semi-annual chapter celebration of the Wash DC-Capitol Chapter of Surf...
by David Riordon
Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:40 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Skateboard Club
Replies: 17
Views: 14405

You guys are right regarding the pool and park skaters but I don't think that we would exclude anybody from that side of skateboarding. Let's run with the DC~DC idea and see how it goes. I tried to get a club going last year but it didn't get off the ground. My support goes 100% to DC~DC. Come help ...
by David Riordon
Sun Sep 14, 2003 3:48 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Skateboard Club
Replies: 17
Views: 14405

MASSIVE is a good idea but I think it would be re-inventing the wheel. DC~DC is ready to go and they have a good reputation to jump off with. Not to mention they have a cool logo and drawing on their t-shirts. BTW, the t-shirt drawing is of JT getting speedwobbles and slapping his hands on the groun...
by David Riordon
Sat Sep 13, 2003 10:00 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Adams Morgan Fest Race THIS Saturday Sept 6
Replies: 98
Views: 91546

Mitch, I knew you were going to get one hell of a hipper from that fall. Ugly bruise. You won't be able to sleep on that side for a couple of months. The last one I got like that was on a longboard going no faster than walking. My leg was all black and blue and swollen. The bruise alone scared the m...

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