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by Jack Smith
Sat Dec 28, 2002 6:19 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: World Parallel Stance Championship.
Replies: 47
Views: 43808

Wes,

Bring it on. It won't even be close.

You've never seen me skate...but I've seen you.
by Jack Smith
Sat Dec 28, 2002 12:45 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: World Parallel Stance Championship.
Replies: 47
Views: 43808

Ok, here's the deal. I'll throw down a $1,000 on myself in a race with Bruce or Wes.
And yes I'll ride parallel.
by Jack Smith
Fri Dec 27, 2002 7:42 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2003] Tentative 2003 FCR Series Schedule
Replies: 4
Views: 7009

[FCR 2003] Tentative 2003 FCR Series Schedule

Tentative 2003 FCR Series Schedule March 29/30 - Lake Elsinore, CA May 10/11 - Catalina Classic - Avalon, CA June 7/8 - Breckenridge, CO July 12/13 - La Costa, CA Aug 16/17 -Lake Tahoe, CA Sept 26-28 - Morro Bay, CA We will be working with the promoters of events throughout the United States and th...
by Jack Smith
Mon Dec 23, 2002 11:49 pm
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: FCR / VISION SLALOM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ON FOX SPORTS NET ,
Replies: 4
Views: 5432

Hi Wes, Yes, I would love to have seen more actual racing. The feature on Duane was part of the deal with Vision who put up sponsor dollars in the 5-figure range, the Redbull commercial was the same deal they put up 4-figure money. Hopefully, we will able to secure one big sponsor for the next year ...
by Jack Smith
Wed Dec 18, 2002 2:47 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Winter Outlaw Series
Replies: 81
Views: 81095

Thank you Mr. Webster...I mean Mr Wes. I was just giving you a hard time.
Back in the 70's Paul Dunn used to tape a picture of Bobby Piercy to the bottom of his Turner, below it he would write

"Speed is the essence".
by Jack Smith
Wed Dec 18, 2002 3:19 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Winter Outlaw Series
Replies: 81
Views: 81095

"push starts are the ESSENCE of slalom..."
gee, I thought it was turning.

All types of starts are fun and have their own required skill set.
by Jack Smith
Fri Dec 13, 2002 10:52 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Bahne Cadillac Nationals
Replies: 7
Views: 7142

Rene,
The original Bahne ramp no longer exists...
however a new one just may happen.
by Jack Smith
Fri Dec 13, 2002 1:04 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2003] 2003 FCR Series
Replies: 12
Views: 13310

[FCR 2003] 2003 FCR Series

Tentative 2003 FCR Series Schedule March 29/30 - Lake Elsinore, CA May 10/11 - Catalina Classic - Avalon, CA June 7/8 - Breckenridge, CO July 12/13 - La Costa, CA Aug 16/17 -Lake Tahoe, CA Sept 26-28 - Morro Bay, CA We will be working with the promoters of events throughout the United States and th...
by Jack Smith
Fri Dec 06, 2002 2:18 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: How We Can Get More Races Going...
Replies: 28
Views: 21483

Vlad, Yes, classes will help the sport grow. I applaud Gary, John and Juluis. Remember a week or so ago when I was jawing with Wes about the difference between traditional sports and skateboarding. One thing that's for sure is that practice without the chance of competition becomes very boring no ma...
by Jack Smith
Thu Dec 05, 2002 10:58 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: How We Can Get More Races Going...
Replies: 28
Views: 21483

If that what Vlad means, I see it as more of a scheduling issue, not the number of races. As I said we need more races not less. Sometimes people will just have to make a choice about where to race...if we have that situation at the local level next year, I won't consider it a problem. I'm sure that...
by Jack Smith
Thu Dec 05, 2002 10:19 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: How We Can Get More Races Going...
Replies: 28
Views: 21483

Vlad - I thought of starting a new discussion topic called “What do we do to cut down the number of races next year?!” You can't be serious. Slalom needs to have at least triple the races held last season. I'm not talking FCR style races. We need local amatuer races. I have done many local races wit...
by Jack Smith
Tue Dec 03, 2002 2:02 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Bahne Cadillac Nationals
Replies: 7
Views: 7142

Spring 2003 - "Bahne Cadillac Nationals"
by Jack Smith
Mon Dec 02, 2002 3:46 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "Extreme Sports" Label
Replies: 47
Views: 43874

Wes, FOX Sports has no editorial control or input regarding the content the EXTV programming. Well, they might step in if EXTV decided to air female topless slalom.

Yes, my last post was condescending. I apologize for the tone.
by Jack Smith
Mon Dec 02, 2002 2:07 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "Extreme Sports" Label
Replies: 47
Views: 43874

Hey Wes, know what you're talking about before you post. "And for the record, don't forget that Fox has broadcast races during their "EX TV" show. Thus, Fox has decided that for their satisfaction we peform in an extreme sport. Doesn't their recognition make you feel all warm and gooey inside? EXTV ...
by Jack Smith
Sun Dec 01, 2002 1:15 am
Forum: North America
Topic: United States Slalom Skateboarding Federation - Created!
Replies: 4
Views: 5116

This post has been too long in the making. Over a year ago Andy Bittner approached me about accepting the post of President of the USSSF. At the time I was concerned with possible conflicts of interest. Since then I have decided that what is most important is the continued growth of slalom. I believ...
by Jack Smith
Thu Nov 28, 2002 1:48 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Slalom. A sport or not?
Replies: 13
Views: 11259

John, I hope you're wrong. The traditional sports athletes that I knew when I lived in Iowa were very interested in and supportive of my skateboarding. As I was reading John's post it was refreshing to see how he referred to his own experiences. It's frustrating when someone lumps all the members of...
by Jack Smith
Wed Nov 27, 2002 7:02 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Slalom. A sport or not?
Replies: 13
Views: 11259

Wes... Please refrain from using the word "all" when talking about athletes from other sports. My guess would be that you have little experience in participating in other sports. Just a guess, and I apologize if I am incorrect. I have participated in traditional sports as a player and coach for most...
by Jack Smith
Mon Nov 25, 2002 6:27 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 100-cone slalom course
Replies: 122
Views: 125115

100 Cone Challenge - San Luis Obispo, Calfornia By the time I arrived at the Prefumo Canyon hill, Howard already had the course set. It was mind-boggling to see a 100 cones stretching down the hill, much more impressive than I imagined. The Prefumo hill is fairly shallow, no more than a 2% grade wit...
by Jack Smith
Thu Nov 21, 2002 10:35 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 100-cone slalom course
Replies: 122
Views: 125115

You're invited!
This Sunday, November 24th at noon will be holding a 100 cone World Record Challenge in San Luis Obispo. The event will be held in a new houing development just off Prefumo Canyon Road. Please email or call Jack for directions...
oldskateguy@aol.com
805-462-2712
by Jack Smith
Thu Nov 21, 2002 7:34 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 100-cone slalom course
Replies: 122
Views: 125115

Yep, Prefumo Canyon it is.
by Jack Smith
Thu Nov 21, 2002 7:09 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 100-cone slalom course
Replies: 122
Views: 125115

Ok, the central coast crew is going to give this 100 cone thing a try this weekend. Here's how were going to run it. 25' push, timing lights will be positioned even with the first and last cone and 1/10 second per cone penalty. The area we will be using has a slight grade, so will not be in the flat...
by Jack Smith
Thu Nov 21, 2002 2:20 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 100-cone slalom course
Replies: 122
Views: 125115

Vlad, The Guiness documentation is not specific to slalom. It is explains the requirements for witnesses,submitting, etc. I think a good plan would be to have everyone who competes in the 100 cone challenge from various parts of the world submit the paperwork to Guiness. It would make the record loo...
by Jack Smith
Thu Nov 21, 2002 1:01 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 100-cone slalom course
Replies: 122
Views: 125115

Cone Penalty?
by Jack Smith
Wed Nov 20, 2002 9:17 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 100-cone slalom course
Replies: 122
Views: 125115

Hey fellows, this does sound like fun. We have a spot here on the central coast where we can give it a try. One suggestion I would make is to have a limited push, be it 25', 50' or 100'. I have all the documentation forms from Guiness, I can email them to anyone who is interested. They recently sent...
by Jack Smith
Wed Nov 20, 2002 1:39 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2002] Morro Bay report and photos on www.sk8mag.de
Replies: 4
Views: 5946

Thank you Chris for a great report on the events. Hope to see you again soon.
by Jack Smith
Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:07 pm
Forum: Bahne
Topic: Bahne Classic
Replies: 2
Views: 7179

Ok, time warp time. Yesterday afternoon I was out in the garage assembling some of the new Bahne Classics fiberglass boards, and I as finished the first one, I set it on the floor and stepped back to look at it...and all of sudden it was 1975 again. I know some of you older guys out there remember t...
by Jack Smith
Sat Nov 16, 2002 5:28 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2002] FCR Worlds Stats
Replies: 1
Views: 4361

With regards to the the spreadsheet we used for running the FCR events this year, Dan Gesmer spent many hours developing and refining this fine tool.
Thanks, Dan!
by Jack Smith
Fri Nov 15, 2002 11:41 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2002] FCR Worlds Stats
Replies: 1
Views: 4361

[FCR 2002] FCR Worlds Stats

If you click on the link below you will be transported to a .pdf document that has all kinds of statistical information on the 2002 FCC Worlds. John Krisik spent a whole bunch of hours putting this thing together. http://www.fcrseries.com/pdf/2002_World_Championships.pdf FCR would once again like to...
by Jack Smith
Thu Nov 14, 2002 2:51 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The Double standard
Replies: 42
Views: 38635

I personally favor a 16 racer, head to head format. The first round of a 32 racer bracket is quite boring.
Races are for racing. Someone wins, someone loses. Practice more at home and your hill time on race day will increase.
by Jack Smith
Tue Nov 12, 2002 7:02 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Black Hill Slalom Board
Replies: 10
Views: 10562

First of all thanks to Adam for creating the Bahne forum.

After months of hard work, my partner, Stan and I are proud to announce that we now have product in stock. We are very pleased to offer a first rate, inexpensive slalom board...the Black Hill.
Please visit http://www.bahneskateboards.com
by Jack Smith
Tue Nov 12, 2002 6:55 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Quote of the day...
Replies: 88
Views: 97344

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to say that I was in no way upset or offended by Adam's post.

We're hard at work on next year's FCR Series.
I would like to encourage everyone to organize grass roots events in your local area. Please email or call me if I can be of assistance.
by Jack Smith
Sun Nov 10, 2002 6:44 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2002] Web site update?
Replies: 1
Views: 3691

We will soon be re-launching the site.
by Jack Smith
Sun Nov 10, 2002 5:16 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2002] What is in store for next year?
Replies: 4
Views: 6079

We are currently putting together our sponsorship package for next season. Thanks to all this year's sponsors and to the racers.
by Jack Smith
Fri Nov 08, 2002 2:51 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Quote of the day...
Replies: 88
Views: 97344

"I do get weary of racers telling me what racers need. Please remember I was a racer once also." - Jack Smith

I was under no duress at all. Just stating a fact.
by Jack Smith
Sat Oct 19, 2002 7:19 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2002] World Championship Results (updated)
Replies: 15
Views: 18074

Chris, We would have loved to had digital readouts this year. However, after spending $18,000 on the timing system, we couldn't afford the additional 8K for the displays that would work with our system. I do get weary of racers telling me what racers need. Please remember I was a racer once also. We...
by Jack Smith
Thu Oct 17, 2002 6:24 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2002] World Championship Results (updated)
Replies: 15
Views: 18074

Thanks Adam for posting these.
Chris, as you may have noticed there are hundreds of things to do before, during and after a contest. We have worked all year long on getting the results and times posted sooner. We hope to do an even better job next year.
by Jack Smith
Wed Oct 02, 2002 12:45 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Cambria race site
Replies: 2
Views: 3963

It's actually Brighton Street.
by Jack Smith
Wed Sep 18, 2002 10:29 pm
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: Definition of giant slalom
Replies: 18
Views: 28042

Wes, Sorry I don't own a GPS unit so I can't give a specific grade. Have you watched "This Isn't Skateboarding"? Take a look at the Cambria race, the hill is not all that steep, yet guys like Dunn and Gilmour were still hitting a number of cones. Plowed cones from a spectators point of view gives th...
by Jack Smith
Tue Sep 17, 2002 6:45 pm
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: Definition of giant slalom
Replies: 18
Views: 28042

John, you have now found another forum to state your opinion...I would only ask that you get the facts correct. Regarding La Costa, I did indeed set the "Tight Slalom" course. Yes, cone spacing on this course was not the Euro standard of 6'. The hill was very fast. If I had set a "real" tight course...
by Jack Smith
Sat Sep 14, 2002 12:09 am
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: Gates. gates, gates...
Replies: 27
Views: 41394

Lots of good brainstorming on starting gate design and function. I encourage everyone of you to build and experiment with your designs.

We have run 1'000's of starts this season on the FCR starting gates and I can only remember a handful of hang-ups.
by Jack Smith
Fri Sep 13, 2002 5:39 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2002] FCR Rules and racing bracket
Replies: 1
Views: 4513

New info on Worlds including bracketing may be found at: <a href="http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registrati ... ntestID=66"> FCR INFO</a>

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by Jack Smith
Fri Sep 13, 2002 5:12 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2002] Morro bay qualification info confusion?
Replies: 2
Views: 5521

New info on Worlds may be found at:<a href="http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registrati ... ntestID=66"> FCR INFO</a>
by Jack Smith
Fri Sep 13, 2002 5:11 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2002] European participation, how? - Contest info?
Replies: 24
Views: 26528

New info on Worlds may be found at:<a href="http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registrati ... ntestID=66"> FCR INFO</a>
by Jack Smith
Thu Sep 12, 2002 3:34 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2002] European participation, how? - Contest info?
Replies: 24
Views: 26528

Short notice? The dates for the Worlds were announced in March.
by Jack Smith
Thu Sep 12, 2002 3:32 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2002] Updated ranking on website?
Replies: 4
Views: 6999

Mr. President...
The rankings have been posted for over two weeks on the FCR site.
by Jack Smith
Wed Sep 04, 2002 8:52 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2002] European participation, how? - Contest info?
Replies: 24
Views: 26528

Jani,

As Howard mentioned the Morro Bay info is now online at the NCDSA contest Calendar.
The Swiss skaters have let me know that they are coming.

Jack

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