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by Lenny Poage
Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:10 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: SFCF, Ashland, KY Summary
Replies: 4
Views: 7651

For the record, that was Goad's first practice run, as soon as he finished the run, I reminded him of the helmet requirement. He said he simply forgot while tuning is board, grabbed his helmet and wore it the rest of the day. I'll take responsibility, but the error was resolved as soon as possible.
by Lenny Poage
Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:41 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: SFCF, Ashland, KY Summary
Replies: 4
Views: 7651

SFCF, Ashland, KY Summary

There's a TON of stuff to say about this year's race, but it was a HUGE success. We had 20 racers and MANY first timers, some even for first time riding a freakin' slalom board!! It was awesome!! HUGE thanks go to my DHB bros Mark Nix and crew for building our start ramps and hauling them from NC to...
by Lenny Poage
Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:09 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2009 Rules Update - DQ for poor behaviour
Replies: 20
Views: 21810

I just stumbled on this thread, but find myself in agreement with this. Bottom line, we don't want to be, and shouldn't be overly uptight, BUT we are at a stage where many slalom scenes aren't very big and the occasional race is the biggest glimpse people get of us. If someone's REALLY out of line w...
by Lenny Poage
Thu Jul 17, 2008 4:12 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Skandal?
Replies: 2
Views: 6552

Skandal?

I've just stumbled upon the modified Randal trucks over at Sk8kings and am very intrigued. Anyone skate these yet? Opinions?
by Lenny Poage
Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:34 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] Farm SK8.Open, August 9
Replies: 67
Views: 64607

Signed up, paid up, and stoked on it!!
by Lenny Poage
Mon May 05, 2008 4:34 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: bushing shapes affecting performance
Replies: 3
Views: 7597

Hope this helps. As far as your answer goes, it's a mix and there are probably as many opnions as skaters. I personally am fond of a mix of Khiros http://www.khiroskateboardproducts.com/bushingproducts.htm Right now I can skate two barrels and a b!tch on my front truck (Splitfire) and a barrel and a...
by Lenny Poage
Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:57 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] Farm SK8.Open, August 9
Replies: 67
Views: 64607

William Tway wrote:
Ron Barbagallo wrote:I thought you two were like Lindsey and Paris? :lol:
More like Lindsey & Winehouse.

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Freakin' Hilarious!!!

I'd love to finally make it a a Farm race!
by Lenny Poage
Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:19 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Kentucky Fried Cone Fest Update
Replies: 0
Views: 4333

Kentucky Fried Cone Fest Update

This just in and details are being finalized, BUT this year's KFCF with be a THREE DAY EVENT with a Friday night Bro-down Throw-down TS Challenge,a Saturday hybrid and a Sunday Mule Farm GS race. ALSO, Marc Fuentes and www.marcsboardshop.com is sponsoring the Beast of the East prize with a trophy an...
by Lenny Poage
Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1523901

Neil Orta wrote:Damn Earl you follow good Bourbon with cheap ass coffee???LOL Hope you guys had fun, missed it, I was playin in the snow :)
Hilarious!!
by Lenny Poage
Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:31 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 399346

Speaking of the Big Tweleven, how 'bout that Big Least Champion 'neers? Right now Bud Wilkinson is rolling in his grave. And Dave Gale is probably dancing on it (barefoot, of course). And regarding the tiger vs. tiger thing, I meant two GOOD teams. Well, one good team and LSU, actually. :-) Oh yeah...
by Lenny Poage
Sat Dec 01, 2007 2:12 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: New world record: 195 miles in 24 hours
Replies: 6
Views: 7089

Great stuff for a great cause!!! You're the man!!!
by Lenny Poage
Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:00 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Photo needed for cover of ISSA rulebook
Replies: 49
Views: 45080

Hans Koraeus wrote:
And if still peoepl want a picture on the front cover let's take the no 1 pro racer on the ISSA World Ranking. Wouldn't that be something? ;-)
I tend to agree with this.
by Lenny Poage
Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:17 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Dixie Cup
Replies: 11
Views: 14938

Congrats bros!! It was great hanging out with you guys this weekend!!
by Lenny Poage
Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:12 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2008 ISSA Rules Update -- Section 4 (Race Description)
Replies: 14
Views: 14461

Yeah. My bad. I just noticed that myself (that's what I get for just skimming along while doing other things. :-) )and deleted the post. My bad.
by Lenny Poage
Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:50 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: new to slalom need advice
Replies: 4
Views: 6785

You'll find there are as many opinions about this as there are skaters. That said: As far as truck width: I agree with Dave. It really depends on what kind of slalom you want to skate. If you're looking at wider courses on steeper grade (GS), you may want something a bit wider in a truck. If you wan...
by Lenny Poage
Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:01 pm
Forum: FullBag Skates
Topic: New boards!
Replies: 45
Views: 51788

Maybe I should start a Fullbag wheel coning service for pros like you and Dominik... :D At one of the DHB races, someone asked me what kind of lathe I used to get my back wheels coned so evenly. I thanked my love for chicken wings! Mig, it was great meeting with you and hanging out at the worlds. H...
by Lenny Poage
Thu Sep 20, 2007 11:51 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Salute!
Replies: 9
Views: 11451

Wesley Tucker wrote:
Lenny Poage wrote:
Wesley Tucker wrote:If it wasn't for the 'Cocks, I might have to pull for . . . . Florida . . . or Auburn?
Oh the puns and off-color jokes that come to mind.
Let me know if any of them are ORIGINAL.
Mark Twain said that only Adam had an original thought. LOL

Gotta agree with 66, though! See you at the Worlds!
by Lenny Poage
Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:14 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Salute!
Replies: 9
Views: 11451

Wesley Tucker wrote:If it wasn't for the 'Cocks, I might have to pull for . . . . Florida . . . or Auburn?
Oh the puns and off-color jokes that come to mind.
by Lenny Poage
Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:48 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1523901

Missed you guys at the KFCF. See you at the Worlds.
by Lenny Poage
Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:32 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Yo Aaron Morris
Replies: 0
Views: 4698

Yo Aaron Morris

Here's the video we were talking about yesterday.

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If that doesn't work, follow this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUB-90bCm6U

The Duct Tape Bandit: Ashland, KY's latest celebrity.
by Lenny Poage
Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:12 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Huntington Outlaw Slalom Series #2 (GS Race) Results
Replies: 1
Views: 5218

Huntington Outlaw Slalom Series #2 (GS Race) Results

The HOSS Race #2 was a GS race in the middle of nowhere. The weather was hot as all get out, but everyone had a great time. I want to thank everyone for coming out and I want to thank my new bro Jeff H for coming out and snapping the shots of the day! Here are some shots along with the results: 1st ...
by Lenny Poage
Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:34 pm
Forum: 2007 World Championships - Statesville, NC
Topic: Sign Up For 2007 World Championship Already At 110
Replies: 42
Views: 46450

Any word yet one what days will have what races? I'm hoping to make it for the whole shabang, but I may only be able to make it for Saturday and Sunday. Let's keep our fingers crossed.
by Lenny Poage
Wed Aug 08, 2007 3:12 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: KY Fried Conefest
Replies: 1
Views: 5401

I'm also working on getting discounts. I'll post here as soon as I find something.
by Lenny Poage
Mon Jul 16, 2007 1:09 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: First Huntington-area Outlaw Slalom Series Race
Replies: 1
Views: 5066

HOSS Results

Thanks to all who could make it. The race got called early due to rain, but it was still a GREAT afternoon of skating!! The local crew is definitely speeding up! It was great to see Ben B make it all the way from Princeton, WV and also to welcome back "Old School" Evan Tolley to the world of slalom ...
by Lenny Poage
Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:10 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 81785

After what Claude said, I started thinking (in case anyone was wondering what that burning smell is) and looked. Right now, sets of 2 Ohio State versus Michigan Tickets are on sale on ebay for $800 (for not that great of seats mind you). To get on the 50 yardline is now costing, though it's several ...
by Lenny Poage
Wed Jul 11, 2007 10:12 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 81785

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 Lenny Poage
Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:04 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Do YOU own and ride a 6-wheeled slalom skateboard?
Replies: 33
Views: 32013

Gary Saenz wrote:Here's the one I built and then quickly took apart. Never did feel quite right.

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Hilrious!!!
by Lenny Poage
Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:39 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Skateboarding is in the 2012 Olympics!
Replies: 13
Views: 13443

Re: Olympics

Im not sure if this topic has been mentioned. To my knowledge, athletes that compete in the Olympics are amateurs while pro athletes do not compete. Correct me if I am wrong. So how would this affect what ever sk8 disclipline that may get into the Olympics as far as who can or can not compete? I th...
by Lenny Poage
Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:44 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: [2007] Slalomskateboarder.com registers 1000 slalomers
Replies: 7
Views: 11526

That's awesome news!! And I feel certain it will continue to grow!! Every time I set up a course to practice in the public park here, I get a small audience of spectators. Granted, it may be because they've never seen a dude my size move that quickly unless it was on the way to a buffet line. Noneth...
by Lenny Poage
Sat Jun 09, 2007 2:11 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Save Sameh
Replies: 0
Views: 4351

Save Sameh

Here's a link with info.

http://www.savesameh.org/
by Lenny Poage
Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:44 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: criddle?
Replies: 50
Views: 62754

rule number one :all skaters who skate parallel will not be allowed rule number two: cheerleaders are manidtory at all races rule number three: NO SPANDEX unless on the above mentioned cheerleaders rule number four : no victory dances Can the cheerleaders themselves do victory dances? What if they ...
by Lenny Poage
Sat Jun 02, 2007 12:08 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Slightly Bumfuzzled...
Replies: 1
Views: 3310

Slightly Bumfuzzled...

So I heard that the Nat'l Spelling Bee was going to be on PRIME TIME Network TV. Good for them, but is anyone else scratching their heads thinking "Why can't SOMEONE show some slalom coverage?" I know there are many dangers of too much exposure, etc. But man! Slalom (at least as it appears on the in...
by Lenny Poage
Wed May 30, 2007 5:20 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Congrats To Noah! (Nobody Told Me. Did Anybody Tell You?)
Replies: 6
Views: 7468

Congrats!!!!
by Lenny Poage
Wed May 30, 2007 1:25 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Race in the "Extended" Neighborhood
Replies: 0
Views: 3180

Race in the "Extended" Neighborhood

Marc F is holding a race in Charleston, WV on June 16 (looks like about a five hour drive). It should be a great time (and prize money to boot!).

http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registrati ... testID=310
by Lenny Poage
Wed May 23, 2007 8:31 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Is Trakmate the best way to go?
Replies: 30
Views: 41691

So I just ordered a Trakmate timer with the cable and spool. I also ordered 131a tape strips from www.tapeswitch.com. (The trakmate with IR beams was just too pricey for me.)It should all be here in a couple weeks and I'm stoked!! Daniel at Trakmate told me that the wire would just be bare at the en...
by Lenny Poage
Sun May 20, 2007 2:46 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Hybrid Slalom deck, which one ?
Replies: 7
Views: 11373

Like my bro Marty said, you'll get as many opinions as there are skaters. The question you may want to ask yourself is do you prefer flat cambered boards or stiffer concave boards? I skated my Roe PS Unlimited for a long time and love it, but this past fall I "joined the Axe Army" and really fell in...
by Lenny Poage
Thu May 17, 2007 3:23 am
Forum: Airflow
Topic: So...
Replies: 59
Views: 78702

i was never a fan of a split on the front. mabey for faster gs it would work but for anything else it turned too slow, it felt like using an rts as a front. imo one truck design cant do both jobs in slalom. The DHBs who ride front Splits (Evan, Marion, etc.,) did a modification they say exponential...
by Lenny Poage
Wed May 16, 2007 2:33 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Whatis a Step Over ?
Replies: 6
Views: 7206

I don't know the first two, but I think a gimme gate is what some call a "Negative Cone." It's where the cone is off-set, but in a way that you, in the "natural flow" of the course, go on the inside, not the outside, of the cone. It's hard to describe without a visual example; so I hope that's prett...
by Lenny Poage
Tue May 15, 2007 1:27 pm
Forum: Airflow
Topic: So...
Replies: 59
Views: 78702

Here's a random but relevant question. How wide-spread are Trackers, Indies, Radikal, Randall, Bennett (or any number of other) trucks that have SAE specs outside of the U.S.? And do you guys outside the U.S. have the trouble with them that evidently U.S. skaters have with Airflow? By the way, I cam...
by Lenny Poage
Sun May 13, 2007 1:56 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Stupid wheel question?
Replies: 12
Views: 11911

Now Lenny... cirriculum ? Is that a Hebrew nation cut? Or something to do with wheel size? A ceremony to trim wheels, possibly. LOL You coming to Marc's race in June? It'd be great to see you, bro! I was surfing around and saw this on pic on the slalom forum of NCDSA. Check the wheels. http://i4.ph...
by Lenny Poage
Sat May 12, 2007 6:54 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Stupid wheel question?
Replies: 12
Views: 11911

Not to hijack a thread, but this all reminds me how I used slalom skateboarding (especially) in a workshop on education. We were talking about getting kids to understand the cirriculum and I mentioned that we need to move out of the classroom more than we do; for example, geometry and algrebra baffl...
by Lenny Poage
Sat May 12, 2007 2:58 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Stupid wheel question?
Replies: 12
Views: 11911

I was thinking about this thread and it seems like I remember seeing some folks with different sized wheels in GS. I went back and looked at some photos where I thought I saw that and can't find them, though.
by Lenny Poage
Fri May 11, 2007 1:40 pm
Forum: Airflow
Topic: So...
Replies: 59
Views: 78702

Jim Weatherwax wrote: Main problem for most still is if their front truck is standard, and the back is metric problems can occour if not being cautious during wheel swaps (ie: too many smoke breaks!). ...
Agreed.
by Lenny Poage
Thu May 10, 2007 4:54 pm
Forum: Airflow
Topic: So...
Replies: 59
Views: 78702

Its just so much simpler for US riders to get SAE hardware at local skateshops or hardware store, thats all, no performance difference Good point. I love going to Lowe's when I need to work on my board. It's pretty cheap and I feel like a macho man. LOL Any hope of some airflow mods that have US st...
by Lenny Poage
Wed May 09, 2007 6:24 pm
Forum: Airflow
Topic: So...
Replies: 59
Views: 78702

So...

I saw that Sk8kings is now offering Airflow trucks. I've heard of them, but haven't heard any reviews, good, bad, or otherwise, about these trucks. I'm curious. What're people saying?
by Lenny Poage
Wed May 09, 2007 2:20 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Help a bro please!
Replies: 1
Views: 3817

Bro, shoot me an email at thepoagesATverizonDOTnet. I MAY be able to help you out.
by Lenny Poage
Mon May 07, 2007 4:02 pm
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: TnR Designs foot stop
Replies: 23
Views: 36578

Casey Franklin wrote:I just use a Khrio barrel bottom as a toe stop...cheap but it works great.
I actually use a couple bushings as a stop, but the principle's the same. I agree, cheap and works: 2 of my faves!
by Lenny Poage
Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:58 pm
Forum: FullBag Skates
Topic: Yesterday's session
Replies: 4
Views: 8914

Awesome shots (both as a skater and a photographer). I can't help but notice the geographic differences, though. It looks like it was still pretty chilly.