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by Dave Gale
Fri Mar 12, 2004 5:04 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Bushing reshaping
Replies: 1
Views: 4089

Why yes..yes I have. I've reshaped a handfull for my trackers! What I've found to work the best is to put the bushing in on an axle (I use an old spent gullwing split) sandwiched between two washers(I invert them) and with a utility knife,score the depth of the desired circ and depth of the "step" t...
by Dave Gale
Sun Mar 07, 2004 2:03 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: A newbie's quest for pumping wisdom
Replies: 8
Views: 8191

Hey John,
That's basically what I said...'cept the equiptment part!! Hope your feelin' no pain and on the mend!!
Dave C
by Dave Gale
Thu Mar 04, 2004 11:33 pm
Forum: Machine Shop
Topic: bearings vs. trucks again
Replies: 8
Views: 13928

Point taken! While I have yet to put a micronometer to Geezers trucks and nutz..I believe the buikt in speed rings are factored in to the over all width! IE: instead of adding on to the lock nut, he shaves away from, leaving the original depth etc.. It'd be a shame not to be able to marry the two ou...
by Dave Gale
Thu Mar 04, 2004 9:45 pm
Forum: Machine Shop
Topic: bearings vs. trucks again
Replies: 8
Views: 13928

I'd save the life on the nyloks tho for when you don't use chris' killer biltins
by Dave Gale
Thu Mar 04, 2004 9:41 pm
Forum: Machine Shop
Topic: bearings vs. trucks again
Replies: 8
Views: 13928

How could it not work!!?? The best of both worlds. Back-up system to allignment
by Dave Gale
Thu Mar 04, 2004 5:11 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: A newbie's quest for pumping wisdom
Replies: 8
Views: 8191

Erin's plight

What Adam speaks of is known as "pre jump" also! In skiing it is a means to keep the greatest amount of weight on the slope! One thing to add to Wesley's post, that (not to be sexist) is that most females I see "pumping" don't get a whole lot of upper body input.. You'll find with time and practice,...
by Dave Gale
Mon Feb 23, 2004 2:28 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: TTC/3TC wanted
Replies: 19
Views: 18736

I'm no rocket surgeon, but.... Aluminum w/ a threaded "steel /titanium " axle would be the weak link in the formula!! I love my TTC's and Radikals, but don't do no "curb hoppin'" on them!! I also wouldn't take an Indy or Formula I car 4 wheeling!!!
by Dave Gale
Mon Feb 23, 2004 1:54 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Luna Slalom Jam 2004
Replies: 148
Views: 166012

Ricky,
If you have a need for a weatherproof/shark bite proof pelican case for your new timer, let me know and I'll bring one w/me Sidlo & C-Nova have used one I gave them and I noticed 66 had one in Miss. They are the stuff!!!
Enjoy,
Dave G
P.S give me a call 304-5740227 or send me your #
by Dave Gale
Sat Feb 21, 2004 1:26 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Spacers
Replies: 38
Views: 39080

I feel all this "spacer" talk is over rated!! It should be known as "alligner" talk! A "spacer" is only as good as it's tolerence, w/o micros it's no better than none!!

All bearings need allignment to 1 another when dealing with rotation.. anyone who claims spacers aren't need are LAME!!!!
by Dave Gale
Fri Feb 20, 2004 12:54 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Spacers
Replies: 38
Views: 39080

Running bearings w/o proper retainers/spacers is down right IGNORANT if you don't think it matters Bearings have a name..."bearing" in reference to "direction" They need to be oriented to maintain a direction, w/o they will wobble and find the path that least resists..which isn't normally where you ...
by Dave Gale
Thu Feb 19, 2004 5:22 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gilmour...Duel Sport World Champion?
Replies: 54
Views: 56646

Spoke w/ John this a.m he was getting ready for surgery and all seems good w/ the perk-you-laters! A bone graft from a dead man and some stitches from a live on will make John a dull boy!! Troy S : I emailed the address I have on you, but if it's changed and you get this... John needs you to call hi...
by Dave Gale
Thu Feb 19, 2004 1:05 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gilmour...Duel Sport World Champion?
Replies: 54
Views: 56646

Dead Kennedys?? There is a God! And he's republican.
by Dave Gale
Wed Feb 18, 2004 5:05 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gilmour...Duel Sport World Champion?
Replies: 54
Views: 56646

TK,
I agree, "To each his own" What's the latest on John's surgery?? If in fact his LCL/MCL/Rotator/Plateau is a correct diagnosis. The man's in for a LONG time of recovery and therapy!
What's his new phone #?
by Dave Gale
Wed Feb 18, 2004 3:56 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Spacers
Replies: 38
Views: 39080

Or you could just ask Chaput!!
by Dave Gale
Wed Feb 18, 2004 3:33 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gilmour...Duel Sport World Champion?
Replies: 54
Views: 56646

Off topic? Yes.. Off humor? I don't get it!
by Dave Gale
Mon Feb 16, 2004 9:15 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gilmour...Duel Sport World Champion?
Replies: 54
Views: 56646

Can you do that? I mean take a restraining order out, to keep someone away from some one else?? My wife, (I got her proxy) would like to like to place an order for a restraining order, in order to keep Gilmour from looking over her shoulder at the time keeping table (pretending to be looking over th...
by Dave Gale
Mon Feb 16, 2004 3:38 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Downhill Outlaw Race
Replies: 97
Views: 84357

Anthony, just some more impressions from outside..Don't try to justify future success because some of the employees didn't seem to mind and even gave you a lift! If the cop comes again, he won't be looking for maintenance crews etc.. to validate your story of acceptance. They'll go to those people's...
by Dave Gale
Mon Feb 16, 2004 5:33 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gilmour...Duel Sport World Champion?
Replies: 54
Views: 56646

Bum deal!! John, heal up..I know how dislocates can cramp your style!
by Dave Gale
Mon Feb 16, 2004 1:06 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Downhill Outlaw Race
Replies: 97
Views: 84357

Damn!! I wrote this and accidently erased it!! In a nut shell: Most areas require that boundaries be posted no less than every 100' or be insight and legible from one another. If not, they can simply inform you and ask that you leave. Ingress and egress cannot be denied and written certified proof i...
by Dave Gale
Wed Feb 11, 2004 10:00 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1643861

Dillon.
I've got a set of those blades somewhere!! I'll dig them up and send them to ya'' (They SUCK) I think cutting down a set of real skate blades and drilling them would be 10x better! I had a sail and never got going over 10 mph and it was too much like work! They won't hold an edge
by Dave Gale
Tue Feb 10, 2004 5:43 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WANTED Used Turner to cherish and ride
Replies: 9
Views: 9347

Gavin,
I'd suggest contacting Steven Church w/ Turner Summer Ski ! He's in the U.K and I've bought/sold/traded w/ him a few times, and always enjoyed the transactions!! (And we've dealt in a few "high dollar" Items!!
by Dave Gale
Mon Feb 09, 2004 5:22 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: You need cones...
Replies: 34
Views: 74481

Re: airflow cones.. the graphic resembles the ever elusive flower of the Ramp!!
by Dave Gale
Mon Feb 09, 2004 5:21 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: You need cones...
Replies: 34
Views: 74481

In my opinion Brady is correct! The softer more pliable cones are not the prefered way to go! Once your board eats one, you won't forget !! However, It is NEVER advisable to "ride" any cone!!
by Dave Gale
Sun Feb 08, 2004 8:00 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Luna Slalom Jam 2004
Replies: 148
Views: 166012

I've spoken w/ 2 who are going to need transport, I'm in for a share of a car if need be!!
Claude, does the name Bud Watt ring a bell?? 70's Kanuk freestyler!
by Dave Gale
Sun Feb 08, 2004 1:33 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Downhill Outlaw Race
Replies: 97
Views: 84357

Slappy,
You're suggesting that due to it's length, you can get away w/ softer??? I thought this Viagra thread was finished
by Dave Gale
Fri Feb 06, 2004 11:56 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: no joke ?
Replies: 129
Views: 138744

The answer would be ... E , none of the below! I just care to be a bit more open/wise minded!! Sorry if that offends you!
Carry on.
by Dave Gale
Fri Feb 06, 2004 9:44 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: no joke ?
Replies: 129
Views: 138744

The lack of "intellegence qoutient" that appears here, surely and sorely overrules any "expert's" opinion Was diagnosed and tested to be far higher (top 1.5 percentile) And can't find a sense of any knowledge, merely opinion here!!
by Dave Gale
Fri Feb 06, 2004 7:59 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: no joke ?
Replies: 129
Views: 138744

WOW!! I was under the impression that this was a slalom venue!! My bad! I really don't want to get hooked up in your terroristic/paranoid /Urbanistic ploys!!
Wanna take a long walk in the woods?? Where peace and tranquility prevail??
by Dave Gale
Fri Feb 06, 2004 6:01 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: no joke ?
Replies: 129
Views: 138744

GBJ was one who "shuttered" himself into home when the sniper stuff hit DC! Ain't nobody gonna torment "our little town" Give GBJ the right to be terrorized!!!
Sorry Andy..gotta be real tho!
by Dave Gale
Fri Feb 06, 2004 5:36 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: no joke ?
Replies: 129
Views: 138744

Paranoia isn't our style!! Come to West Virginia! But don't mess up!!!!!
by Dave Gale
Thu Feb 05, 2004 1:20 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Site Sponsor Schedule 2003 - 2004
Replies: 16
Views: 16472

Don't know what kind records Adam keeps re: this, But I spoke w/ him and have already committed to Sept and Oct.. I'll be happy to forfeit 1 of them to someone if they'd like!!
by Dave Gale
Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:31 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Luna Slalom Jam 2004
Replies: 148
Views: 166012

Illumination looks fine too!! For some reason ,I was stuck on April 12 for this years!! Was stoked for a "Monday" race.. Shoulda known better! Got air fare down to $271 looking better 'bout missing 3/4 week of work!!
by Dave Gale
Fri Jan 30, 2004 4:42 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: Trim the outer edge
Replies: 7
Views: 12091

Can't remember ever trimming any 70 mm krypto's. I think you're refering to a set I got from Arab (no kidding) I'd be more than happy to swap 'em back for something tho!!
by Dave Gale
Thu Jan 29, 2004 6:03 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: Trim the outer edge
Replies: 7
Views: 12091

I've also experienced the front wheel's lip "rolling under" and taking Dave for an unannounced superman!! specifically when running softer duro's(which I like) I shaved all my outter lips of my softer wheels down and haven't had the reacurring nightmare since!!
by Dave Gale
Thu Jan 29, 2004 2:03 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: no joke ?
Replies: 129
Views: 138744

556.5 but he skidded on his belly for most of it!! Seemed happy tho
by Dave Gale
Thu Jan 29, 2004 1:17 pm
Forum: Abec 11
Topic: cut down No Skoolz
Replies: 6
Views: 11045

simplicity

another West Virginia "shade tree" solution is to put your wheel on an unmounted truck and either put it in a vice or hand hold it and break out the "belt sander" apply the sander to an edge and SAND away!!! It works very quickly (depending on grit) and the outcome is great!! I've done dozens like t...
by Dave Gale
Wed Jan 28, 2004 11:10 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Luna Slalom Jam 2004
Replies: 148
Views: 166012

Ricky,
I'm working on getting decent airfare/ Right @ 300.00 so far, how far is the airport?? Any chance of a shuttle? I'll help in anyway possible, but I plan on skatin' too!!
by Dave Gale
Sat Jan 24, 2004 7:21 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Risers and Bushings
Replies: 10
Views: 11013

Red and Blue, with a hint of clear!
by Dave Gale
Sat Jan 24, 2004 6:31 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Turner Blackbird
Replies: 4
Views: 4884

While what a re-newed classic, Are the 2nd generation duplicates of the original??? I've yet to be informed! This board is sweet ,but too stiff. The allure is the memories of a softer Bird
by Dave Gale
Thu Jan 22, 2004 10:17 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Turner Blackbird
Replies: 4
Views: 4884

Turner Blackbird

On E-Bay now Never mounted Blackbird
by Dave Gale
Sat Jan 17, 2004 3:23 pm
Forum: Helmet, Pads, Wrist guards & Sliding gloves
Topic: I'm in need of a helmet
Replies: 10
Views: 15270

Old Bell Ad..
"If you got a $10 head, buy a $10 helmet"
by Dave Gale
Sat Jan 17, 2004 3:20 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Winter Outlaw Series
Replies: 218
Views: 205837

You boyz/galz have a good one!! Jeff use the john prior to running.. May work out like the greyhounds!
by Dave Gale
Sat Jan 17, 2004 1:45 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Luna Slalom Jam 2004
Replies: 148
Views: 166012

You guys just aren't right! Yeah, you heard me ...you guys! The look was a wall hanger, for sure!
by Dave Gale
Fri Jan 16, 2004 6:21 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Luna Slalom Jam 2004
Replies: 148
Views: 166012

Jonathon, You come to this forum seeking Mercy? I haven't been running cones since 08/09/03. Now that I'm healed, the mountain state has served me relentless days of "NO SCHOOL" so I hit the slopes seldom! On top of all that, my paerole officer (my wife) Gives me a list of chores/tasks that can be a...
by Dave Gale
Fri Jan 16, 2004 4:54 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Luna Slalom Jam 2004
Replies: 148
Views: 166012

So what you're admiting to, is that you have a history of being involved in "obstructing" It's bad enough that you involved 2 "older" men in your little "chicken" game! And that's just what has been caught on tape! Next thing you know.you'll be bringing children into the picture, like..say Josh Byrd...
by Dave Gale
Fri Jan 16, 2004 3:55 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Luna Slalom Jam 2004
Replies: 148
Views: 166012

I'm gonna do all in my power to make this race! Re: visibility tho, Can we have a race w/ an old man and his wife crossing the course, one toting a 2 wheeled oxygen tank..w/ the lights out?? This should be limited to a single race between Wes E. and J. Harms!
by Dave Gale
Tue Jan 13, 2004 1:55 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: The "Gathering" 2004
Replies: 166
Views: 175101

Which reminds me... Andy, I smoke Camel Filters,and have for years, including The 1st Gathering/the second Gathering, and LaCosta 2001. All of which "you owe me a pack" apply! If it'd be easier for you, a gift certificate at Smoker Friendly will suffice. ;-)
by Dave Gale
Fri Jan 09, 2004 10:27 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Wedged riser...
Replies: 19
Views: 15442

My statements were made under the "assumotion" that they were the OLD figure 8 style ""xcaliper" teeny bast plates! If not, I take everything back!!!
by Dave Gale
Thu Jan 08, 2004 9:33 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1643861

If say, one of the trees in this dense forest of yourn were to fall,and you hit 3 cones on your run, and there was nobody there, would the tree make a sound? And would you count the 3 cones?? Just a thought!
by Dave Gale
Thu Jan 08, 2004 10:51 am
Forum: Machine Shop
Topic: Tracker RTX Kingpin upgrade
Replies: 16
Views: 31820

Yes, butt..I can see how "Clear and Red" could be mistaken for 9/16" high and 1 1/8 O.D ;-)

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