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by Miguel Marco
Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:00 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] BRIXLEGG BLITZ WORLD CUP AND WORLD INVITATIONAL
Replies: 29
Views: 28520

No! I like Dominik just like he is. Naughty and dirty... Haaa! Haa! Ha!
by Miguel Marco
Fri Jun 18, 2010 7:56 am
Forum: ISSA
Topic: Ideas for Improving Slalom
Replies: 27
Views: 32980

Re: ideas for Improving Slalom

Mig, I couldn't agree more. The ISSA can really only focus on a handful of large events sort of like the IGSA does for downhill. But those large events are failing because there isn't a constant feed of new skaters to fill the ranks. Why is there not enough of a base of skaters to feed the 6 or 8 b...
by Miguel Marco
Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:26 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] BRIXLEGG BLITZ WORLD CUP AND WORLD INVITATIONAL
Replies: 29
Views: 28520

I'm sorry it didn't work out Donald. I definitely see the need to showcase the best of slalom to the media and general public. Like Fatboy said, this might not be the right thread but since it started here... I don't see slalom dying just because the top guys travel less to the big, expensive to get...
by Miguel Marco
Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:04 am
Forum: New England
Topic: [2010] NESRA Notice of Race - Antrim, NH June 26
Replies: 24
Views: 23336

I may try to make it if someone shares the ride with me. But I can't promess anything right now...
by Miguel Marco
Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:02 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: 2010 Krispy Hill Outlaw - pics and vids
Replies: 1
Views: 3368

One more vid from the race by Mikael Bottreau:

http://www.vimeo.com/12595468
by Miguel Marco
Tue Jun 08, 2010 7:28 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] SLALOM ST. LOUIS
Replies: 40
Views: 46178

Fantastic write up JBH! Very cool! I will try to make it next year.
by Miguel Marco
Tue Jun 01, 2010 3:04 am
Forum: Movies
Topic: 2010 Krispy Hill Outlaw - pics and vids
Replies: 1
Views: 3368

2010 Krispy Hill Outlaw - pics and vids

Julie Boulanger's video and Steve Blouin's pics featuring first timers, seasoned veterans, top World ranked racers, and... everything in between. :lol:

YouTube - Krispy Hill Outlaw 2010

Slideshow - Krispy Hill Outlaw 2010
by Miguel Marco
Sun May 23, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1704738

And some pics from the race by Steve Blouin:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevebloui ... 632114449/
by Miguel Marco
Sun May 23, 2010 8:23 pm
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1704738

2010 KRISPY HILL OUTLAW RESULTS Hybrid Louis could not make it to the awards so we had a little fun at his expense... :lol: http://i63.servimg.com/u/f63/11/43/47/63/hybrid10.jpg 1 Louis Ricard 12,069 2 Pascal Jean 12,586 3 Rick Floyd 12,701 4 Miguel Marco 12,876 5 Pierre Gravel 12,964 6 Danilo Perc...
by Miguel Marco
Mon May 17, 2010 6:33 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: NESRA Burlington Bomb - Article, Photos, Video, Results
Replies: 16
Views: 16665

Very very cool! I wish I could have made it. Looked like a great time was had by all and the spot looks fun as hell!!! Way to go NESRA! :D
by Miguel Marco
Fri May 14, 2010 10:13 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: NESRA Notice of Race - Burlington, VT 5/15/2010
Replies: 9
Views: 10230

I won't be able to make it Rick (for multiple reasons). Missing a rare chance to race GS/SGS with you guys kind of pisses me off... I hope you guys have a blast. See you next week.

Oh! And post lots of pics and vids! :D
by Miguel Marco
Fri May 07, 2010 6:04 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: The 'Old' Lizard turns 50....
Replies: 8
Views: 11267

Happy birthday Martin!!! :D

I will be celebrating my 48th in a couple of weeks by throwing an outlaw race (and trying to race... Haa! Ha!).
by Miguel Marco
Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Jeff Goad, $77, and a skateboard.
Replies: 36
Views: 38250

Any news from Goad???
by Miguel Marco
Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:19 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: [2010] NH Slalom Clinics & Outlaw Series
Replies: 26
Views: 24066

I guess you're talking about the Southern Canada Outlaw Series... ;) :D
by Miguel Marco
Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:52 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Intro from Boston
Replies: 25
Views: 24805

Rick Floyd wrote:When we have dinner, I want to sit next to Kelly Bundy.
I'm sure you will revise that "not removing shorts" part if that ever happens... :D
by Miguel Marco
Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:07 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182461

More unofficial results!

Hybrid Women
1- Lynn Kramer
2- Julie Boulanger :D
3- Cat Young (I think...)

Hybrid B Group
2- Joe Iacovelli :D

That's all I got. Looks like Team Fullbag ain't doing too bad... :D
by Miguel Marco
Mon Mar 29, 2010 2:27 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182461

Some unofficial results I got from a couple of sources: Yesterday's GS 1- Joe McLaren 2- Jason Mitchell 3- Louis Ricard :D 4- Richy Carrasco Masters: 1. Gary Fluitt 2. Dave Pirnack 3. Keith Hollein 4. Marty Schaub Louis may have got a 4th in the DH which should make him the winner of the King of the...
by Miguel Marco
Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:02 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182461

HAVE FUN, YOU BASTARDS!!! :D

And treat the frenchies well! ;)

They're landing right about now...
by Miguel Marco
Wed Mar 24, 2010 5:35 am
Forum: Movies
Topic: It's on!!!
Replies: 0
Views: 2946

It's on!!!

We have had the warmest and dryest winter in the last 63 years. So we had to wait only 3 months to skate again, instead of the usual six month break. So Julie, Danilo, and Louis got a couple of practice sessions in before the Texas Sizzler. Here's a vid made by Steve Blouin from sunday's GS session ...
by Miguel Marco
Wed Mar 24, 2010 4:27 am
Forum: Movies
Topic: First cones of the season
Replies: 7
Views: 7673

Very nice vid Steve! Cool to see Dave too! Can't wait to see you guys again sometime this summer. :D
by Miguel Marco
Thu Mar 04, 2010 6:43 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: IR or Tape Switches
Replies: 33
Views: 27613

By increasing THE SIZE OF THE TAPE SWITCH at the finish line, you diminish the chance to CAUSE a racer missing the switch, thus also diminishing the chance to suffer the EFFECT of a racer hitting the IR boxes/tripods, timer wire, tapeswitch wire, connector boxes, plugs, banners, or whatever is near ...
by Miguel Marco
Tue Mar 02, 2010 8:43 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: IR or Tape Switches
Replies: 33
Views: 27613

Tape Switches ... Stay in place even if a racer is off balance and hits the end of the switch (disaster for IR switches). A racer that can turn at speed within inches of a cone can easily hit a 2' timing strip. Aren't those two statements kind of contradictory, Pat? A racer that can turn at speed w...
by Miguel Marco
Tue Mar 02, 2010 3:32 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: IR or Tape Switches
Replies: 33
Views: 27613

So I guess the many racers who have gone down a course set with my timing system did so stupidly. You're guessing wrong. Don't blame them. They did so because you didn't give them a choice... ;) :D Mig - you are using WAY too much common sense. Try to be more ambivalent and vague and less sensible ...
by Miguel Marco
Mon Mar 01, 2010 11:55 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: wheel duros- TS vs. GS
Replies: 6
Views: 10447

Here's what I usually use, no matter the temps. My choice is more influenced by course and hill. Tight --> 89a 66mm Zigs or 92a 63mm Hot Spots on the front, 86a or 89a 66mm Zigs rear. Hybrid --> 89a 70mm Zigs on the front, 86a 70mm Zigs on the rear. I've been experimenting with the 84a 69mm PPS Cone...
by Miguel Marco
Mon Mar 01, 2010 11:33 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: IR or Tape Switches
Replies: 33
Views: 27613

Eddy, Buy Type 131. It's tougher, lasts longer, resists better to bending, and is sensitive enough for any size junior. You won't regret it. I guess we're crazy up here. We have been using 3' for starts and 6' for finish lines at all the races we have used our timing kit. Bottom line is it works gre...
by Miguel Marco
Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:53 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: New Facebook Group for Slalom
Replies: 5
Views: 5998

I'm with you Fatty! I want Number 3 In The World on my side if there's going to be any stabbing and slicing going on... :D
by Miguel Marco
Thu Feb 18, 2010 6:53 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: [2010] Membership Dues Comments And Questions
Replies: 24
Views: 20494

It's funny but the motion to add a surcharge for mindless banter failed by only one vote. Good for you! You would have been bankedrupt in a very short time. ;) are you implying it will cost me an extra $5 to call you a jackass? that's money well spent in my mind Where do I paypal $100? :D Thank you...
by Miguel Marco
Fri Feb 05, 2010 1:10 am
Forum: Canada
Topic: 7th Annual Dovercourt Open - July 1, 2010
Replies: 26
Views: 24714

I'll be there buddy! :D
by Miguel Marco
Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:26 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: 2010 ISSA Membership
Replies: 45
Views: 43306

Some new members, like me, paid their fee in december 2009 so they could vote. Does it mean we have to pay again for 2010?
by Miguel Marco
Sat Jan 30, 2010 5:57 pm
Forum: Helmet, Pads, Wrist guards & Sliding gloves
Topic: Jay Adams Flyaway revived as FLY-HIGH BY EIGHT
Replies: 21
Views: 45975

Von Wolf's website:

http://www.kanoasurf.com/

I love mine!

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by Miguel Marco
Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:42 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 689330

I'm sorry about the Antrim results not being ready. I've been pulling 18 hour days for the past couple of weeks. If I can't do them tonight or tomorrow night I will send the spreadsheets to Rick. Mig - don't worry about it. I was able to grab the results off the skateboarder's journal site, in almo...
by Miguel Marco
Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:25 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 689330

I'm sorry about the Antrim results not being ready. I've been pulling 18 hour days for the past couple of weeks. If I can't do them tonight or tomorrow night I will send the spreadsheets to Rick.
by Miguel Marco
Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:39 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 689330

Brian and I trust you with everything except our girlfriends, and car keys. Cheap bastards! Although I understand about the car keys, due to my luck this summer... :D I'm interested to see if Pederson is rookie of the year. And maybe Louis has a chance for Pro rookie of the year, if there is such a...
by Miguel Marco
Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:32 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 689330

Rick Floyd wrote:what needs to be checked with the organizers?
If they want to do it themselves or trust me to do it, like last year...
by Miguel Marco
Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:41 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 689330

Corky or Rick, I wll send you the results for the Antrim Can/Am Slalom Championships as soon as I can. I need to talk to the organizers first to see if everything is ok with them.
by Miguel Marco
Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Site Sponsor Schedule 2010
Replies: 22
Views: 22366

Same goes for Danilo Percich, he will take February for Fullbag Skates. It will also be his membership and he will send the Paypal tonight when he gets home.

Ed note: Payment received. Thanks! /Jani
by Miguel Marco
Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:53 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Site Sponsor Schedule 2010
Replies: 22
Views: 22366

Jani, I will sponsor July for Fullbag Skates and will send you the Paypal tonight when I get home (can't do it from work). It will also be my membership...

Ed note: Payment received. Thanks! /Jani
by Miguel Marco
Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:43 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: cone specs
Replies: 48
Views: 56391

This is something Dan probably doesn't want to hear but a 1.5" to 2" lower cone while maintaining the same bottom diameter would help minimize cone hits. A lot of cones are displaced by kneepads (toeside) or lower leg (heelside), and not by the board or feet. No cone penalties and a low maximum hits...
by Miguel Marco
Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: New Virage 'Vite' front quick turning truck
Replies: 73
Views: 108746

Michael Stride wrote:Le Manche?
La Manche... ;)
by Miguel Marco
Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:17 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: ExcelMate your new friend?
Replies: 175
Views: 383566

Marcus Seyffarth wrote:Can you recreate the problem?
I will try as soon as I have some free time but i don't have the same computer we used at the race...
by Miguel Marco
Sat Oct 24, 2009 12:08 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: ExcelMate your new friend?
Replies: 175
Views: 383566

Do you use it with the direct input from the Trackmate? That's what we seemed to have problems with. Only one name and time (right lane) appeared in Excelmate, and didn't want to save to the spreadsheet anyway, no matter what I tried (including a total reboot of all the system PC + Trackmate). We ha...
by Miguel Marco
Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:01 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: ExcelMate your new friend?
Replies: 175
Views: 383566

Marcus,

I used the latest version at the Antrim Can/Am Slalom Championship last month and ran into a bug in the round of 4, conso, and finals. I forgot to talk to you about it. I will explain it next week. No time now, I'm leaving for the weekend...
by Miguel Marco
Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:06 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: NH Slalom Clinics & Outlaw Series 2009
Replies: 55
Views: 50839

Joe Iacovelli wrote:Mig,

Congratulations on finally getting 6"'s

Love you,
Joe
Thanks Joe! But it's too late now that it's soft and back down to 6. ;)
by Miguel Marco
Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: NH Slalom Clinics & Outlaw Series 2009
Replies: 55
Views: 50839

Rick Floyd wrote:Isn't it snowboard season already up there Mig?? ;-)
We just got our first 6" yesterday. Saint-Sauveur, near Montreal, opened on October 18th but Quebec City resorts are not scheduled to open before November 14th...
by Miguel Marco
Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: NH Slalom Clinics & Outlaw Series 2009
Replies: 55
Views: 50839

I would love sooooooo much to join you guys on sunday! I wish I had some free time. Next spring for sure! :D
by Miguel Marco
Sun Sep 27, 2009 4:15 am
Forum: Movies
Topic: [2009] Antrim Can/Am
Replies: 4
Views: 5671

Very cool Will!!! :D Thank you very much!
by Miguel Marco
Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:46 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The Ultimate Travel Bag for Your Stick
Replies: 4
Views: 6054

Yeeeeeeah Lavin... I can totally see myself trying to get through US customs with that thing. Yeah, piece of cake... ;) LOL!
by Miguel Marco
Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim Can/Am Sept. 18, 19 & 20, 2009
Replies: 87
Views: 86512

Antrim Results 50 cones "One and Done" Rank - Name - Time 1 Paul Price 13,067 2 Sebastien Leger 13,155 3 George Pappas 13,204 4 Richy Carrasco 13,332 5 Glenn Chapman 13,590 6 Steve Pederson 13,741 7 Louis Ricard 13,918 8 Noah Heinle 13,961 9 Pascal Jean 14,017 10 Lynn Kramer 14,162 11 Miguel Marco ...
by Miguel Marco
Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:29 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: Outskirts of Quebec City...
Replies: 8
Views: 8103

Pierre Gravel wrote:Mig was nice enough to invite me
You know you don't need an invite dude! You are welcome here anytime you want. :)