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by Jack Quarantillo
Thu Jan 01, 2004 6:35 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

Slappy,
Thanks for the 411.

We're leaning towards Lansdowne, but no firm plans yet. I'd love to see Anthony bomb that back hill.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Thu Jan 01, 2004 2:50 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

Can someone post directions to Fountainhead?

Thanks...

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by Jack Quarantillo
Thu Jan 01, 2004 2:48 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

Looks to be a pretty nice day tomorrow... Me and Bertleboy will be hitting something somewhere...

We tend to go a bit "seat of the pants" on planning tho.

likely spots:
Lansdowne
Fredneck?
Germantown Ditch (with adjacent Parking Lot, nice for some cones)

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by Jack Quarantillo
Thu Jan 01, 2004 2:44 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The history of slalom skateboarding
Replies: 24
Views: 25153

Re: postcard

Anthony Smallwood wrote: in the condition that "Skateboard Bowling" will be included in this years Gathering.
Would slides be illegal? If not, I can see Dillon on his Ed Economy racking a strike every time...

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by Jack Quarantillo
Wed Dec 31, 2003 7:12 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The history of slalom skateboarding
Replies: 24
Views: 25153

kudos on the story, Jack...

I had some Stokers on my first board...

It is interesting to hear the story of "those Zephyr kids" from the other side of the coin.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Wed Dec 31, 2003 7:04 am
Forum: Seattle - Portland
Topic: Seattle area shops?
Replies: 5
Views: 10151

Ben, You need to hook up with Gareth Roe, he's a member of this forum, great supporter of slalom skating, and manufacturer of Roe Slalom decks. The Roe boards are among the finest being produced worldwide today, and they're in Sea-town... Here's the 411 on Gareth: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/p...
by Jack Quarantillo
Mon Dec 29, 2003 3:17 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

Jeff "Bozi" and I had an impromptu double family session at the Germantown ditch today... Fathers running cones in the parking lot, kids doing tricks in the ditch... I skated today in shorts and Tshirt... Beautiful for late December in DC. Yesterday, me and Bertleboy hit Lansdowne... full report on ...
by Jack Quarantillo
Sat Dec 27, 2003 4:56 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 408100

you did say FREE...

Kinda a no brainer. I'll be looking for one.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Tue Dec 23, 2003 6:54 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: longboard/longboard slalom forum
Replies: 13
Views: 12724

Mebbe start it as a thread under DC, and see if it grows...

I'm currently in the process of building a LB slalom deck so that I won't be "cheating" on the DC spec of 30"+ axle to axle.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Tue Dec 23, 2003 4:15 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97093

lbk,
if you need webspace, i can hook you up... meaning i have space you can use gratis...
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by Jack Quarantillo
Mon Dec 22, 2003 6:03 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: I need alot of info
Replies: 7
Views: 7916

Hunter, Check this post for a link to pictures of Lansdowne http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=11123#11123 and further down the same thread is directions: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=11611#11611 There's some ongoing construction happening there. I hav...
by Jack Quarantillo
Mon Dec 22, 2003 7:45 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

Heather,
Jan 17th is the next (weather permitting) DC Slalom race. Keep your eye out in the DC forum for time/place/details.

Lots of fun to be had, newbies welcome.

Q

(still a newbie)
by Jack Quarantillo
Mon Dec 22, 2003 12:28 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97093

Cabbage,
Congrats on the nuptials.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Thu Dec 18, 2003 10:05 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

Vlad,
That's a good price...

But this weekend, we're off to Philly...
Will be on a hill nearby (Philly) on Saturday.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Thu Dec 18, 2003 4:04 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: New to snowboarding, need info
Replies: 44
Views: 42167

At first for some women the stiffer feel may be painful- but after a while it is comfortable- though I have seen some women grab their calves in pain from the intial shock of the stiffness. After a few times the discomfort does go away, as CMC points out, and it gets much more enjoyable. Most women...
by Jack Quarantillo
Wed Dec 17, 2003 3:12 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

by Jack Quarantillo
Wed Dec 17, 2003 2:06 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

nice idea, andy...

We need some creative solutions.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Tue Dec 16, 2003 5:03 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

While we're dreaming...
Velodrome with an inner bank the same size...

basically an oval half pipe

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by Jack Quarantillo
Tue Dec 16, 2003 1:48 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

Re: RFK

A velodrome BTW, is an indoor, circular, banked bicycle racing track, or something like that. Probably won't really be of much use or interest, but worth a look. Are you kidding? I shouldn't have to explain this to you (being that you are a surfer at heart)... I'd be like an endless wave. Although ...
by Jack Quarantillo
Tue Dec 16, 2003 12:48 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

Thanks for the breakdown, Vlad. I was basing my assessment on alcohol content alone, as I've only tried the #4 and #9. I had a 9 the other night, and it kicked in nicely... As for the velodrome, it may exist, but without an arena (like we care), cuz I read about a 2012 olympic bid for DC/Baltimore w...
by Jack Quarantillo
Mon Dec 15, 2003 10:05 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

10!

But can it go to 11? 11 is MUCH stronger than 10. ;)

Actually, Spinal Tap references aside, it looks like the 9 is still the kick @$$ version. 10 just a "jubilee" version, weighing it at the same level as the 4...

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by Jack Quarantillo
Mon Dec 15, 2003 8:27 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Mike Johnson's S-Camber
Replies: 19
Views: 21793

Whatever happened with this project?

Winter?

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by Jack Quarantillo
Mon Dec 15, 2003 6:25 am
Forum: Abec 11
Topic: NoSchoolz = Great Park AND Slalom Wheel
Replies: 29
Views: 42839

This seems a little odd to me...

Why don't they make wheels the way we want them?

I'm guessing it's just that the no skoolz are meant to be an "all around" wheel.

But mebbe a "slalom skoolz" wheel would be nice...???

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by Jack Quarantillo
Sat Dec 13, 2003 7:05 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Petition To Bring Slalom Skating Back to VA Vans
Replies: 16
Views: 15465

Wes T,
I had the same thought... move the fence!

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by Jack Quarantillo
Thu Dec 11, 2003 4:18 am
Forum: Abec 11
Topic: Gumballs
Replies: 16
Views: 26900

Now that the Gumballs are "special deal'd" with built-in builtins, shoud we revisit this topic?

Yes, the deal is on, buy 2 sets of Gumballs, and get free Abec5 builtins.

So, are these good for anything tighter than GS or Hybrid stuff?

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by Jack Quarantillo
Wed Dec 10, 2003 5:42 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Virtual Slalom Course - Discussion
Replies: 45
Views: 60100

Vlad,
Which Jeff (we have so many)?

I started a thread/petition in the DC forum, go "sign" it.

viewtopic.php?t=1423

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by Jack Quarantillo
Wed Dec 10, 2003 5:39 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Petition To Bring Slalom Skating Back to VA Vans
Replies: 16
Views: 15465

Petition To Bring Slalom Skating Back to VA Vans

Ok guys, power in numbers. If we can all "sign" this petition, it shouldn't be too hard for the Vans management to translate it to membership$, session$, heck I could even see them stocking some slalom stuff in the skate shop. I would attend Vans Potomac more frequently if they allowed skaters to se...
by Jack Quarantillo
Wed Dec 10, 2003 3:49 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Virtual Slalom Course - Discussion
Replies: 45
Views: 60100

Vlad,
Let Me know if you'd like me to help lobby the people at Vans.

I know I'd go more often if I could Cyber SL (or whatever )

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by Jack Quarantillo
Wed Dec 10, 2003 3:43 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: The "Gathering" 2004
Replies: 166
Views: 169588

Anthony, Bring your LB on the 17th, as the DC Slalom races usually have a Longboard race as well. I'm busy working on setting up something to ride for tighter courses. I'm also setting up a board for my 7 YO son, we're Stoked to have "The Gathering" just a few miles from our home. Even more stoke re...
by Jack Quarantillo
Sun Dec 07, 2003 4:46 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97093

Seth,
Shoot an email to jaq[at]his[dot]com with your phone number. We'll probably leave sometime in the afternoon.

Would love to have some company.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Sat Dec 06, 2003 8:38 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

NE1 up for Vans tomorrow afternoon?

Considering Lansdowne is prolly snowed in,

Me and bertleboy will be hitting Vans tomorrow afternoon....

If anyone else wants to skate, let me know. If you need a ride from Gburg, again, let me know...

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by Jack Quarantillo
Sat Dec 06, 2003 8:37 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97093

Considering Lansdowne is prolly snowed in,

Me and bertleboy will be hitting Vans tomorrow afternoon....

If anyone else wants to skate, let me know. If you need a ride from Gburg, again, let me know...

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by Jack Quarantillo
Sat Dec 06, 2003 8:32 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Longboard Requirements
Replies: 9
Views: 9136

Dave,
36 axle to axle or hole to hole?

Mebbe I'll make a board that fits that category as well...

I enjoyed riding John Dillon's EE a few months back at the P&R.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Sat Dec 06, 2003 4:06 am
Forum: Monkeywrench Machine Works
Topic: Machine Shop (Geezer-X)
Replies: 65
Views: 103414

seth,
click on the link above, and scroll down, geezer-x's phone # is at the bottom of his homepage.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri Dec 05, 2003 10:58 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Longboard Requirements
Replies: 9
Views: 9136

Is 30" axle to axle official then? If so, I'm gonna need a new stick. My BDS "Longboard" has 19.5" hole to hole, and maybe 23.5" axle to axle.

I gots an old dresser that I tore apart... Nothing to do in this crappy weather...

I smell a project!!!

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri Dec 05, 2003 6:15 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Are you new? Got a question? Ask it here.
Replies: 28
Views: 28195

Seth,
Directions can be found on this thread...

viewtopic.php?t=362&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=400

It isn't a metro stop, it is a Park & Ride (assuming they use the regular spot).

Keep an eye on the DC forum and you'll be dialed in.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri Dec 05, 2003 4:43 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Are you new? Got a question? Ask it here.
Replies: 28
Views: 28195

vlad,
easy on the russian humor...

not everyone gets it when you're joking.

Seth, just come, you'll have a ball. The DC Slalom crew is very friendly, you prolly met 2/3 of them at Vans already.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri Dec 05, 2003 4:39 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: How Long Have You Ridden?
Replies: 14
Views: 12912

we need a bigger sample size before any conclusions can be drawn...

Q

-research stat geek
by Jack Quarantillo
Fri Dec 05, 2003 4:35 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: LAZER TRUCKS
Replies: 21
Views: 25296

Ongoing CyberSlalom at Vans? That would be so rad...

I'm gonna spend too much money on gas...

Santa Claus is bringing me 50 Turner cones!

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri Dec 05, 2003 12:41 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Are you new? Got a question? Ask it here.
Replies: 28
Views: 28195

Camber and Flex are in the personal preference category... Sorta like concave and nose/tail kick... I'm too much of a noob, that I don't yet know what I prefer. Camber and flex are supposed to work together, as you pump hard into a turn, you flex the camber to flat or even a rocker shape, then as yo...
by Jack Quarantillo
Thu Dec 04, 2003 11:58 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Are you new? Got a question? Ask it here.
Replies: 28
Views: 28195

Camber is the opposite of rocker, a cambered board that has an upward curve.

Image

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edit: added example image from daddiesboardshop.com
by Jack Quarantillo
Thu Dec 04, 2003 2:58 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: How Long Have You Ridden?
Replies: 14
Views: 12912

I voted 31+, cuz I first ran cones this year, just after my 40th birthday.

I've been doing "air slalom" for years, bopping down hills, pumping for speed when necessary, carving to bleed speed when things got sketchy. But I don't think that really counts.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Tue Dec 02, 2003 5:40 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 97093

Hey guys, Karl and Jay were at Lansdowne this past Saturday. He said that they had torn up all the asphalt sections between the snake runs, and that the wide bowl area (the one with the humps) was full of water... Basically not skateable. I had heard that part of the plans was to put new 'crete in t...
by Jack Quarantillo
Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:10 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: The "Gathering" 2004
Replies: 166
Views: 169588

GBJ,
I'm not sure (being a relative noob to the sport/scene, and a yet to be deflowered Gathering virgin) where I can be of assistance, but considering my proximity to you and the event site, I'm sure I can help out doing something. Let me know...

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by Jack Quarantillo
Sun Nov 30, 2003 4:05 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Setup For Kids???
Replies: 11
Views: 10510

Setup For Kids???

My son is 7, and he likes all things skateboarding... He's run the GS course at the DC Outlaw races on his "modified popsicle stick". It is: Rocket power double kick deck (same shape and size as every other "street" deck out there, ~14" wheelbase. Some unknown truck (Slide?) (Stock white clouds repl...
by Jack Quarantillo
Sun Nov 30, 2003 3:18 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

So, I still have an unanswered question... Should someone post these to Jani's Contest Calendar Thread? or are we more "under the radar" than that??? (they already have TG IV) Andy, You know me and the little Q will be there for the early stuff, I've gotta set him up with a board that he can pump on...
by Jack Quarantillo
Sat Nov 29, 2003 4:58 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

Wow!
Q will respectfully remove himself from the center of something he has no opinion, or history on...

Lemme know when the smoke clears...

Q

btw, I'm really psyched that I live so close to the gathering that it is a no brainer... I'm there
by Jack Quarantillo
Sat Nov 29, 2003 2:53 am
Forum: Biltin
Topic: Cleaning Biltins
Replies: 8
Views: 12825

@Dan (or anyone...)

Do you leave the bearings in the housings?

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by Jack Quarantillo
Sat Nov 29, 2003 1:52 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

Mebbe Wes is already thinking about a "Pre Gathering Warm-up"?

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by Jack Quarantillo
Sat Nov 29, 2003 1:33 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593572

Thanks, Wes!

Should someone post these to Jani's Contest Calendar Thread? or are we more "under the radar" than that??? (they already have TG IV)

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