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by Matthew Wilson
Mon May 10, 2004 3:52 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Give the people what they want (Da Farm 2004)
Replies: 6
Views: 7538

Derby Hill??

Tway,

can you offer a short description of Derby Hill? It's hard to vote when I have no idea where Derby Hill is and what it's like.

Thanks.
by Matthew Wilson
Sun May 09, 2004 5:17 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 649605

Thanks

Hey, crowd. Fantastic time at Magnolia. Thanks, TK, Glen, and everyone else who spent so much time setting courses. TK, next time you just need to ride more, and spend less time doing logistics. I love watching you skate. Bryan, Karl, it was great hanging with you guys. You're both rad dudes. (Rad i...
by Matthew Wilson
Fri May 07, 2004 4:47 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Personal Slalom Goals for 2004
Replies: 24
Views: 22039

John Gilmour wrote:2003 goals-
4.Make it easier for skaters to select gear without having to purchase it first.
JG, I erased a post that I put up regarding an idea I had for addressing your goal here. But nobody responded so I killed it.

Think, NetFlix!!

We should talk.
by Matthew Wilson
Fri May 07, 2004 4:45 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Personal Slalom Goals for 2004
Replies: 24
Views: 22039

I am honored.

Vlad, I am honored that you would even think to say hello to me. I feel like a chic seeing Elvis for the first time!! 2004 Goals: 1) To Practice regulary. 2) To become a viable threat to somebody over the age of 15. 3) To get my tight deck (Roe PS Crossfire) and GS deck (ICK Carrera) dialed in. 4) T...
by Matthew Wilson
Fri May 07, 2004 4:32 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 649605

As soon as I can

My wife and I are heading to Gloucester in the AM on Saturday. We will have breakfast there and then head to Magnolia. So, I should be there before 1pm.
by Matthew Wilson
Fri May 07, 2004 3:58 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 649605

I'm there.

Dudes and Dudetts,

I'll be there tomorrow with my pathetic slalom skills and a 9 volt battery.

And I agree with TK....the spot is SWEET.

Let's do this thing.
by Matthew Wilson
Thu May 06, 2004 8:15 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 649605

Possible rain on Saturday!!

This Saturday looks like it's going to be like last Saturday: rainy and cool. Sunday is looking fairly nice at 69 degrees and partly cloudy. This weather report is being brought to you by <a href="http://www.vasocreta.com/boston_slalom/" target="_blank">B.A.S.S.</a> (Boston Area Slalom Sessions), yo...
by Matthew Wilson
Thu May 06, 2004 3:56 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Long Island NY Slalom
Replies: 117
Views: 146922

ooooo JG

JG, I bet a blonde nurse can make you walk again.
by Matthew Wilson
Thu May 06, 2004 3:43 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Start methods
Replies: 34
Views: 38683

The problem is that we race "Sprint" and to do anaerobic sprints of long courses and expect 10 perfect runs to get to teh top....well...it is very very hard to do. It would seem that deemphasizing the start is the easiest thing to do. John, ITS SUPPOSED TO BE HARD TO DO>>>ITS A COMPETITIVE SPORT Th...
by Matthew Wilson
Thu May 06, 2004 12:16 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Start methods
Replies: 34
Views: 38683

I see your point

I get where you're coming from, JG. I completely understand most of the factors taken into consideration in the design of a field or area in which a contest/sport is to take place. However, I am wondering if the start method might not be best determined not so much by the "field" in which slalomers ...
by Matthew Wilson
Wed May 05, 2004 7:14 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Start methods
Replies: 34
Views: 38683

We are horses!

Hey, isn't this the way that dog races and horse races begin?? But I suppose that track races, swim races, and many other Olympic race-oriented events begin with a single sound-signal where no build up or countdown is provided. I say don't even let the racers know that there is any amount of seconds...
by Matthew Wilson
Wed May 05, 2004 5:53 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 649605

Will do, Elisa.

Keep checking here, it seems that there are going to be some sessions real soon.
by Matthew Wilson
Tue May 04, 2004 5:54 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Boston Races.
Replies: 24
Views: 26161

OUTLAW!!

I wanna be an outlaw. Let's have a race. Let's pick a date.
by Matthew Wilson
Tue May 04, 2004 5:39 pm
Forum: MANX
Topic: MANX - The New Name In Speed
Replies: 36
Views: 60083

These are sold out....BUMMER!

Any word on when there'll be more?
by Matthew Wilson
Mon May 03, 2004 2:14 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 649605

Sweet

Hey, Glenn. The weather was a bit strange. It would rain in one place and be fine just a half mile away. I'm looking forward to skating with you soon.
by Matthew Wilson
Mon May 03, 2004 2:12 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Gathering IV, May 2004.
Replies: 6
Views: 6954

Jennifer Love Hewitt was at the Gathering???

no message
by Matthew Wilson
Mon May 03, 2004 1:50 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 649605

Actually....

The pavement was pretty dry for most of the time. Though it may not have been worth it to set up cones since it was always uncertain if the sky was going to just open up and pour. I tooled around up there for a while, just skating around, up and down the path ways between the fields. That's a great ...
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Apr 30, 2004 5:34 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Boston Races.
Replies: 24
Views: 26161

One more thing

JG-- One thing I think that we fail to do in advance of any Boston race is get the word out to the general public. Once we have dates and times nailed down, I would be willing to make up some flyers and go around to local stores (Blades, especially) and coffee shops asking to have the flyers hung. I...
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Apr 30, 2004 2:45 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Boston Races.
Replies: 24
Views: 26161

I am with John

JG-- you make a compelling argument, and I'm sold. I also think that the conditions would be better in the Commons as oppossed to the Mass Ave bridge underpass. My only concern is the foot stop finish around so many people. You can start hauling some a** down that hill and it dumps right into a main...
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Apr 29, 2004 7:45 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2004] MonacoCone - Munich, 24 April
Replies: 9
Views: 9363

This event looked sweet

It's awesome seeing such fantastic pics of events from across the ocean. It looked like a fantastic time!

In what city was this race?
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Apr 29, 2004 6:35 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: SIZE 12 WEDDING DRESS/GOWN NO RESERVE
Replies: 3
Views: 4025

I saw this

Dude, I saw this yesterday. VERY funny!!
by Matthew Wilson
Wed Apr 28, 2004 5:56 pm
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: Download all photos to a single harddrive at the after party
Replies: 3
Views: 5161

I'll look for one

They aren't that expensive. I'll see what I can find.
by Matthew Wilson
Wed Apr 28, 2004 4:02 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Need some pointers and a session
Replies: 22
Views: 21158

agree

If you can get to the Gathering, then go! It will be awesome. I can't make it this year, but I had a blast last year.

On another note, I am going to do my best to get the 8th or 9th open so that maybe some of us in MA and NH can get together and skate.

Let's try and make it happen!
by Matthew Wilson
Wed Apr 28, 2004 2:48 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: 2003 Cross-Fire (Tight Slalom)
Replies: 23
Views: 28766

Just purchased

+++update May 20, 2004+++ Received new CrossFire last night. I mounted it with some G-Trucks and Cambrias. Took 'r for a spin around the block a few times. The G-trucks seem so much more turney on this deck than my Comet Race Narrow. Probably because the CrossFire has a larger platform. Initial impr...
by Matthew Wilson
Tue Apr 27, 2004 9:29 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Need some pointers and a session
Replies: 22
Views: 21158

Let's get rollin'

OK, the weather is oficially warm enough for slalom for sure. Now we just need a decent dry spell.

LET'S SKATE!!

Hey, if weather is good this Saturday, May 1, 2004, are folks up for getting together????

Here's my phone: 617-281-8746
and email: matt (at) vasocreta.com
by Matthew Wilson
Tue Apr 27, 2004 9:04 pm
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: Download all photos to a single harddrive at the after party
Replies: 3
Views: 5161

Totally possible

JG-- Sorry we haven't spoken in a while. I'll be calling soon. Yes, you can have everyone download to a single hard drive. The only issue is that nearly every camera has it's own way of interfacing with a computer. So, I would think that the best way to ensure that the most people can download their...
by Matthew Wilson
Mon Mar 29, 2004 11:14 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: PlankkR The Original R1 from Paris World Cup 2003
Replies: 14
Views: 11942

too cool

Vlad, you are too cool. Way too cool.
by Matthew Wilson
Wed Feb 04, 2004 6:58 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Personal Slalom Goals for 2004
Replies: 24
Views: 22039

Then that's my goal...

John Gilmour wrote:It ain't weight- it's power.
Become more powerful!
Maybe I'll buy a Superman T-shirt.
by Matthew Wilson
Tue Jul 15, 2003 4:56 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Drilling a foam cored deck
Replies: 4
Views: 4347

I will contact TK. Wes T's post sounds easy enough, but folks like me don't get too many of these decks so, I might as well do it right. I do, however, have access to a press drill, which I am pretty sure would do the trick and keep the holes straight. Rick Howell already marked where the holes shou...
by Matthew Wilson
Tue Jul 15, 2003 1:14 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Drilling a foam cored deck
Replies: 4
Views: 4347

I was wondering if someone could post how they go about drilling their Roes, Turners, Icks, etc. Thanks.
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:02 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 993452

Not that I am one to talk trash about anyone or anything (at least not yet) but I do have some strong feelings about certain things slalom-related. One is raw times. Boasting about raw time is like saying you can hit a 120 MPH serve in tennis, but can't get it in the box. Raw time is only good for d...
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Jul 04, 2003 2:19 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Rye Airfield PArk Slalom Event /Boston Cup July 4th ,5th an
Replies: 89
Views: 84259

I will bring some chalk too. But we may need more.
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Jul 03, 2003 6:21 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Rye Airfield PArk Slalom Event /Boston Cup July 4th ,5th an
Replies: 89
Views: 84259

On 2003-07-03 02:06, John Gilmour wrote:
I could use a few more cones. Currently I have about 90 but I could use about 160.

JG-- I can bring 25 white Turner cones.
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Jul 03, 2003 6:22 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Freedom Race 4th of July Sign up sheet.
Replies: 9
Views: 8719

This sign-up sheet sucks the big fat monkey. But here I am! Sign me up for 1/2 day. Yep, you read correctly. I have family obligations, which were scheduled for me by powers higher than I would ever dare to challenge. So, the morning part of the race is when I will be attending. I gotta jet at 4:30p...
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Jun 19, 2003 5:18 pm
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: What makes a Hybrid course?
Replies: 37
Views: 49979

I am with you JG and Vlad. Though I have not a spec of experience compared to you guys and many others, the courses I have enjoyed the most are those with tights to start and end with a balance of varied offsets in between (as long as speed can be maintained). One thing that I have learned when sett...
by Matthew Wilson
Tue Jun 03, 2003 6:50 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Do you have a slalom Favorite?
Replies: 28
Views: 26821

If a course setter is tone-deaf and thinks Percy Faith is a queer religion, then maybe he needs to reconsider his vocation? I want a coursesetter who gets up every morning to Earth, Wind and Fire with some James Brown thrown in. If that kind of rhythm and attitude is brought to the hill, then my gu...
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Mar 28, 2003 8:35 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Equal Points ranking- the benefits.
Replies: 14
Views: 12473

I am no expert in slalom, but I do know a fair deal about tennis. JG's description--if I read it correctly-- above is VERY close to describing the system used by the ATP and WTF for establishing world and tournament rankings in tennis. The only difference is that the winner of a grand Slam event is ...
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Mar 28, 2003 8:07 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: March 29, MA Area. Time to skate
Replies: 1
Views: 2547

I have a good broom too!!
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Mar 28, 2003 3:12 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: What do you think will happen with skateboarding esp. slalom
Replies: 14
Views: 12726

JG the Visionary!!

Are you on crack, dude??

Hmm...let's see?? I would venture to guess that we are talking about $1-2 K worth of stuff there.

Do expect insurance on this stuff too?
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Mar 27, 2003 8:44 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Trocadero - right slope for TS?
Replies: 56
Views: 57488

Dude, that looks like a venue laid down by the hand of God!!! Why was I not a skateboarder when I visited Paris several years back??? WHY WHY WHY???
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Mar 27, 2003 4:22 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: March 29, MA Area. Time to skate
Replies: 1
Views: 2547

MA AREA Saturday, March 29 Let's skate!!! Near 60 degrees tomorrow, though it will be windy. Where? Don't know. Any ideas, TK, JG, PV, Jim Siener, Alex, J. Rutherford, and isn't Mollica in town? I do know that the Boston commons is NOT a choice. 30-40K person demonstration going on there supposedly....
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Mar 27, 2003 3:13 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Photo and Video
Replies: 47
Views: 38429

the second to last picture of Wes should be on a magazine cover, man!! Wes, you look so damn tough!
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On a side note: great pics, and I REALLY hope that I have more opportunities to get down to DC again this season. You guys rock!
by Matthew Wilson
Tue Mar 25, 2003 2:33 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: war woes
Replies: 42
Views: 39302

On 2003-03-25 01:58, Chris Eggers wrote: I just believe that violence can not be eliminated with more violence. Now back to peaceful skateboarding. Chris-- I used to agree with this statement. However, then I tried to picture myself going back and trying to explain that to 6 million Jews. I think t...
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Mar 21, 2003 9:31 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: war woes
Replies: 42
Views: 39302

JG-- I agree with your general theme--if I am getting it right. The premise behind the war in Iraq is overshadowed by a systemt that feeds the story through filters in order to boost viewer senses. I hate this. I am all for taking out Saddam. I am all for liberating Iraq from a regime that is so opp...
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Mar 14, 2003 7:19 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 993452

Brain, I say Sarah beat Henry too. On another note, do you want to go 1/2 on some Turner cones? I think I can swign $25, but certainly not $50.

Let me know.

Matt
matt@vasocreta.com
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Mar 14, 2003 3:19 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Coming to Florida
Replies: 0
Views: 2294

I will be in Orlando starting tomorrow night , up until Wed. afternoon of next week. It is mainly a family deal, and I have comitted a good chunk of time to being with my wife. However, I am sure she plans on sleeping late. I, on the other hand, am toting my Road Rider Transit down there so that I c...
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Mar 13, 2003 4:01 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 993452

Adam-- Frogger has come a long way since Atari, man. I used to rock at Atari Frogger, but then I played Nintendo Frogger, and even Frogger for the PC. It just ain't the same. It is all about understanding the response time of your controls. Oh, and I think that the logs sink more often in the new Fr...
by Matthew Wilson
Wed Mar 12, 2003 3:19 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 993452

I still think that Cones should be the only "sanctioned" form of currency allowed amongst slalomers when betting. If you go home with no cones, then you suck, need to buy more cones, practice, and race more. Liquor? Jerkey? even Money...these things are fine, but for some reason going home without c...
by Matthew Wilson
Mon Mar 10, 2003 5:38 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Need review for Skull Skates Cutter
Replies: 7
Views: 8544

Dan,

thanks so much for the review. I will probably email you soon for pics. I am working to equip myself with a good all around deck that I can take through the tight stuff, but also handle more loosley set courses.

thanks again.
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Mar 06, 2003 3:05 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: BASS idea
Replies: 0
Views: 2251

Boston-area folks: we need to come up with a day soon when we can get together wigh JG and his mini-van for a tour of the Boston and surrounding areas. JG can bring us to all of his best Boston slalom spots. We can then do some assessment of those and other spots that we come across to determine the...