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by Chris Favero
Wed Mar 14, 2007 7:08 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Sled Zepplin Drops today!
Replies: 54
Views: 71723

Paul Graf wrote:
Frank Henn wrote:
Paul Graf wrote: I am the GRAF ZEPPELIN!!!!!!
thats right your goin down!
I will be tak'n you down to China-town!!!!
while there eat at Joy Yee Noodles.cheap and good.as for some deer tail.cfav
by Chris Favero
Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:48 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Sled Zepplin Drops today!
Replies: 54
Views: 71723

Sled Zepplin Drops today!

It's official,the Tod Oles Sled Zepplin is now available.specs and pics are now on the website This is Tod's first pro model,featuring the Radical "S" camber.Classic shape with many innovative features will assure Top performance on the courses,radical style for cruising the sights and the pride in ...
by Chris Favero
Fri Mar 09, 2007 5:02 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: CHIxILL is now a Radikal dealer.
Replies: 5
Views: 9216

Re: Talons

Back in late November, one very generous Cfav loaned me a set of 45* Talons for a look-see. After 6 weeks of Cruzin, standup bombin and knee down strafing all I have to say is UnReAL!!! I'm amazed at the quality these trucks exude and it's evident on the first turn you tip into... I set them up on ...
by Chris Favero
Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:30 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: fixing my radikal
Replies: 29
Views: 36794

The thing to remember,when buying any high performance truck,is that it will need regular maintaince.your not going to shoot every puddle,rain session, or generally abuse them like you could with a tracker,indy etcetera.Been riding rads for over three years now,have not had any issues some others ri...
by Chris Favero
Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:18 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: To flex or not to flex, that is the question...
Replies: 25
Views: 31457

Adam,the Manta is a sweet foamie made by Alan Sidlo.it has a pretty cool "s"camber that really works well for rear traction. Now,there is the Big Black,which has a lot of camber,but is sssooooo tortionally stiff(,as martin described his belief,) it definetly is faster than some of the wood formica b...
by Chris Favero
Thu Mar 08, 2007 5:21 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Astronaught Farmer
Replies: 5
Views: 9187

but what if she's already seen my Rocket?cf
by Chris Favero
Mon Mar 05, 2007 8:39 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: GS Course Is Too Straight, Loose And Fast: SLALOM ANYWAY!
Replies: 24
Views: 24415

It's annoying reading all thes helpful tips and how to's from people who weren't even there. The course was great. It was definately not a G.S. It was a Super G. (emphasis on Super). It was billed as a G.S. when it should'nt have been. THATS THE ONLY PROBLEM. You could NOT have started from the sam...
by Chris Favero
Mon Mar 05, 2007 3:11 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: The Chicago Connection
Replies: 25
Views: 29929

i love ramps and morels,you know dave,if you could find a way to get the morels here to chicago,i could sell them or buy them for the restaurants,no kidding,and we are talking a good price too!cf
by Chris Favero
Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:27 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: PASSPORTS REQUIRED IN 2007
Replies: 5
Views: 7091

gee wes,i know life is a little slower in columbia,but thats been common knowledge for a while now.i actually had to use my passport to get into the republic of texas.cfav
by Chris Favero
Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:04 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: CHIxILL Midnight Special: Downhill Tested to 47.5+mph
Replies: 14
Views: 18943

Steve,thanks for proving the deck on such a Gnarly hill.Mike"Money" raced a midnight special and is hooked,so are several other Outlaws.The Big Black,which I raced in the hybrid,literally put me in the A bracket,which I have not seen for a while.The Oles Sled Zepplin" drops this week.People have bee...
by Chris Favero
Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:47 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Keith Hollien Signature Series
Replies: 8
Views: 14263

Keith has the first four,the 25,27,29 and 31 and is bringing them to texas.Tortional rigidity was akey design factor we set out to improve with the new construction.initial feedback from Keith is "these rock".Dont hesitate to try them in the Republic of Texas this weekend.

cfav&cnova
by Chris Favero
Mon Feb 19, 2007 3:16 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: wich is the best front trucks
Replies: 3
Views: 7315

Jani, I don't question your experience, but my view is very different. For g/s, and we've been running them super fast, its a Rad all the way. Its very precise, but also has a very stable geometry. I think all the trucks you mentioned have a similar kingpin position. Indy's and trackers are a differ...
by Chris Favero
Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:14 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Texas sizzler sale
Replies: 4
Views: 7988

Texas sizzler sale

For those going to be in Texas next weekend,guess what,I'll be there too!If you would like any of the items currently off our site,save the shipping and i can bring it with me.this includes trucks decks,hoodies,tshirts and possibly the new Oles deck,"sled zepplin". Some bro deals will be available,b...
by Chris Favero
Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:01 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 399252

'Area husband pretends to give a shit '
yea,i never really worked on that skill.maybe because i was usually laying on the couch.cf
by Chris Favero
Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:58 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: The Chicago Connection
Replies: 25
Views: 29929

i'll take warmer than right now.for two weeeks we've been suffering thru the revenge of the canadians.cfav
by Chris Favero
Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:42 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Happy Chixill
Replies: 7
Views: 10645

thanx dav,thats a new board,the "wind CHIxILL factor".cfav
by Chris Favero
Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:44 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Happy Chixill
Replies: 7
Views: 10645

bring on somewarmer weather,this is brutal(-4).cfav
by Chris Favero
Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:00 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Chixill wall clock
Replies: 13
Views: 16192

ordering info now available on the CHIxILL homepage.This guy is always amazing us.cfav
by Chris Favero
Sun Jan 28, 2007 10:58 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: Short slalom vid and crash
Replies: 6
Views: 7288

dave,as soon as the weather breaks this spring,we're coming to skate with you guys.cfav
by Chris Favero
Sun Jan 28, 2007 10:55 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: New Hoody and T shirt designs
Replies: 4
Views: 7622

got it Mike,thanks,cfav
by Chris Favero
Sun Jan 28, 2007 4:02 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: New Hoody and T shirt designs
Replies: 4
Views: 7622

yea,the jpeg a little small.
it says "straight outta chi-town" and below that is the web address.
by Chris Favero
Sat Jan 27, 2007 2:56 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Keith Hollien Signature Series
Replies: 8
Views: 14263

Keith Hollien Signature Series

We take this time to announce the 2007 team. Keith”The Machine”Hollien(current 12th in Pro World Ranking) will be racing Pro for CHIxILL on the 2007 racing circuit. We will be producing the Keith Hollien Signature Series in all for sizes. This will be the TS(25x8.25), HS(27x8.50), GS(29x8.75) and th...
by Chris Favero
Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:41 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: New Hoody and T shirt designs
Replies: 4
Views: 7622

New Hoody and T shirt designs

Check out the CHIxILL wear page on the website for new hoody and t shirt designs.we are now taking pre orders to ship feb 5th.as always,availability is limited and we rarely do the same thing twice.
thanks,cfav
by Chris Favero
Mon Jan 22, 2007 5:07 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: MODEL WISCONSION CITIZEN!
Replies: 2
Views: 6316

i know its a warm winter,but what's the snowmobile fatality count up to this year?cf
by Chris Favero
Mon Jan 22, 2007 3:16 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Outlaw in Georgia
Replies: 0
Views: 4332

Outlaw in Georgia

First thanks to Ron Olsen for throwing this race.You are always a class act and I here it followed in your fine tradition.Any one who helped(Marty,thats prolly you) thank you too. Now, I got to give the shout out to keith Hollien and Steve Lavin for occupying two of the three spots on the podium.Kei...
by Chris Favero
Mon Jan 22, 2007 3:08 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Happy Chixill
Replies: 7
Views: 10645

beginning of the third quarter,they gave me another heart attack,that makes a bakers dozen.Da Bears!cf
by Chris Favero
Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:09 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Tod Oles model
Replies: 18
Views: 22081

pics now on the website.click on the pic of the deck (home page) for more info.cf
by Chris Favero
Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:25 pm
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: "Yankee sized" cutaway
Replies: 9
Views: 13497

yea,theres a pic somewhere of oles,me and cnova,its frightening.any way,gotta keep that style of deck alive.cf
by Chris Favero
Thu Jan 18, 2007 12:15 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Tod Oles model
Replies: 18
Views: 22081

Tod Oles model

just finishing some work on the Oles model proto.This will be what we call a "radical S camber".essentially,it is a cambered,concave deck with a kicktail and man is it rad.i am standing on one as i type.look for pics on the website soon.cfav
by Chris Favero
Thu Jan 18, 2007 12:10 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: "Yankee sized" cutaway
Replies: 9
Views: 13497

Chris,love that shape.bigger sized turners are the philosophy behind the Big Black.cfav
by Chris Favero
Fri Jan 12, 2007 2:37 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2007] 2007 Red Clay Cup
Replies: 7
Views: 9780

freak bros,there.cf
by Chris Favero
Fri Jan 05, 2007 8:46 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 399252

i have to think they are taking a long look at ron rivera(defensive co-rdfor the bears)also.are not defensive co-ord almost always the top pick for any NFL head coaching job anyway?look at my man ,lovie smith.now if we just had quarterback......................
cf
by Chris Favero
Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:31 am
Forum: Canada
Topic: Happy Birthday Claude!
Replies: 9
Views: 10765

happy b-day Claude!2007 is gonna rock.cfav
by Chris Favero
Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:58 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: CHIxILL is now a Radikal dealer.
Replies: 5
Views: 9216

cool to hear,Emi sounds like a real sweetheart.cfav
by Chris Favero
Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:00 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: free hand flame job
Replies: 15
Views: 20389

Pelle,you still got the helmet with the horns?NOW that was awesome!cfav
by Chris Favero
Thu Dec 28, 2006 6:35 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: New Rads in stock at CHIxILL
Replies: 4
Views: 7445

nope,everything is anodized,for quite some time.Keith raided the factory the other week and found 2 high polished bases.we thought they would look killer with black hangers,and guess what?they do!we only have 2 like this so get on it Wes!cfav
by Chris Favero
Thu Dec 28, 2006 4:18 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: New Rads in stock at CHIxILL
Replies: 4
Views: 7445

New Rads in stock at CHIxILL

WE have more Radikals in stock now.Currently we have 2 sets in red,1 set in blue,one rear solo tail,2 blue fronts and 2 red fronts,but...... we have 2 LIMITED EDITION fronts.they have black hangers with silver polished bases.its all about custom with us.go to www.chixillskateboards.com to pics and m...
by Chris Favero
Tue Dec 26, 2006 8:35 pm
Forum: Wefunk
Topic: last deck in 2006, happy 2007!
Replies: 8
Views: 12340

Alex,i keep seeing these boards you are building and they are completely beautiful.what a wonderful asthetic you have.i am envious and conratulatory at the same time.keep up the amazing work.cfav
by Chris Favero
Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:08 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: 2007
Replies: 11
Views: 14925

2007

CHIxILL announcements for 2007 It was just over a year ago that Cnova and I launched CHIxILL Custon Designs at the inaugural Dixie Cup in 2005.The plan was simple,make affordable and available custom decks.The plan hasn’t changed and here we are a year later heading into 2007 with some of our most a...
by Chris Favero
Sun Dec 17, 2006 5:05 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Tracking a Manufacturers Championship in 2007?
Replies: 3
Views: 4552

I think you could do a race,but not a season.keeping the times straight is hard as hell as it is. cf
by Chris Favero
Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:03 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: alabama way of the wiggle
Replies: 5
Views: 7608

yea,ricky,anyone help me get a hold of cliffy,i gots something for him.cfav
by Chris Favero
Sat Dec 09, 2006 4:23 am
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: Splitfire First generation
Replies: 6
Views: 10217

Dave,was it "geezerized"?i love my geezer ttc.if you can get one,do so.cf
by Chris Favero
Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:12 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: NEW WEBSITE
Replies: 5
Views: 8669

site is over 10,000 hits.wow!cf
by Chris Favero
Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:38 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Snow in the midwest
Replies: 34
Views: 43998

if its warm,lets skate northbrook.the park is rad.cf
by Chris Favero
Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:00 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Site sponsor schedule 2007
Replies: 30
Views: 38214

january for the Freak Bros.cfav


Payment received, thank you!
by Chris Favero
Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:45 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Snow in the midwest
Replies: 34
Views: 43998

Jbh,the thunder snow was a trip.because of a jet stream blowing across the top of the storm,it would cuase a sudden lift in the storm coulds and create squall effects.we got a solid 8 inches in wilmette,but in wisconsin it was a solid foot.cfav
by Chris Favero
Sun Dec 03, 2006 4:56 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Snow in the midwest
Replies: 34
Views: 43998

very funny weather.Last weekend i skated the new northbrook ill skatepark.it has a 5ksqft flowbowl.we rode all day,it was 62 degrees and sunny..this weekend,snowboarded at alpine valley in east troy.there was nothing(snow) two days ago.high was 28 degrees.gotta love midwest weather.cfav
by Chris Favero
Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:16 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: new and stupid
Replies: 7
Views: 9498

Jon,this is Cfav from CHIxILL.we dont sell completes yet,so when someone is new i always reccomend a complete,therefore,you would not go wrong with an AXE complete.my good deed for the day.cfav
by Chris Favero
Tue Nov 21, 2006 5:34 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: TS deck
Replies: 6
Views: 9551

Tom,you are crazier than me.i was skating last night at 9pm and it was 38 degrees.what was it by you this a.m. 32?is cascade or devils head open yet?cf
by Chris Favero
Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:28 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Hey you skate rats from Dixie!
Replies: 9
Views: 12490

Hey you skate rats from Dixie!

yea you guys,the ones who rode our F-Bomb in the parking lot all night.what did you think of it?post up and let us know.cfav