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by Adam Trahan
Sat Nov 29, 2003 6:14 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Happy Holidays 2003
Replies: 6
Views: 6301

...is the Pope Catholic?

Yes. They are no Dylan Gordon's or Nathan Groff's though. I let my kids come to skateboarding on their own. When I go and set up cones, they set up their own course and run it on their own boards. I don't believe in pushing them. I want them to enjoy or not participate on their own terms. It's funny...
by Adam Trahan
Fri Nov 28, 2003 3:59 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Happy Holidays 2003
Replies: 6
Views: 6301

Thank you Rene, you are a very nice person who always looks me up when I'm there. Thank you for taking me under your wing in a sense.

You take care.

adam
by Adam Trahan
Thu Nov 27, 2003 6:43 pm
Forum: Helmet, Pads, Wrist guards & Sliding gloves
Topic: Knees and Elbow Pads
Replies: 14
Views: 20138

http://www.stream-fisher.com/images/cast.JPG whoa, since I broke my wrist running TS, I'm going to return to the sport using PRO Designed Wrist Guards. I've never used wrist guards before and I think I'm not going to skate ever again unless I have them on. http://www.prodesigned.com./M2c_WristGuard...
by Adam Trahan
Thu Nov 27, 2003 1:26 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Happy Holidays 2003
Replies: 6
Views: 6301

Thanks Tod. Sometimes it helps to put a face to the words. It's a good time of year, to share a little cheer, skateboards I steer, little do I fear, I have friends who are queer, Guinness is my beer, many racers have my ear, I'll hold their words dear, and watch other jeer, but the stress won't shee...
by Adam Trahan
Wed Nov 26, 2003 6:59 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Happy Holidays 2003
Replies: 6
Views: 6301

Happy Holidays 2003

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Elijah, Adam & Jacob
Happy Holidays from the Trahan clan.
by Adam Trahan
Wed Nov 26, 2003 3:54 pm
Forum: California
Topic: WLAC Nov. 23, 2003
Replies: 7
Views: 9119

Hey Rene, I broke my wrist practicing with George, Steve and the AZGRS guys. It was in a cast for three weeks and I couldn't stand it any longer and cut the cast off. It is healing nicely and I've already been pumping around on my Super G PP. I'll wear wrist guards now and everything is cool, soon I...
by Adam Trahan
Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:32 am
Forum: California
Topic: WLAC Nov. 23, 2003
Replies: 7
Views: 9119

Thanks for the report George.
by Adam Trahan
Tue Nov 25, 2003 5:41 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2003] 2003 Worlds
Replies: 44
Views: 84303

...we have the storage space AND the traffic capability so let not the storage size be a factor, as a MAC user, I prefer mpg but do as you wish because I will view them one way or the other, matters not.
by Adam Trahan
Tue Nov 25, 2003 1:33 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Freestyle to Longboarding/slalom
Replies: 6
Views: 6333

...Glenn, way cool my sycophant friend. I think HG can give details of those rubber stopper bushings that he has dialed in for lighter weight riders. I've got some for my 50lb Elijah so he can make good turns. Hunter, you are in good company and Ted also has good words, all around skateboarding is g...
by Adam Trahan
Mon Nov 24, 2003 8:15 am
Forum: Helmet, Pads, Wrist guards & Sliding gloves
Topic: Full-face helmet protection.
Replies: 3
Views: 12714

OUCH! Reality check. I use the Giro Switchblade without the visor. You will forget about the chin guard when you try to take a drink with it on. Don't try to spit with it on. When I broke my wrist, I tumbled, and skidded, the helmet back just grazing. I probably would have had a knot at a minimum or...
by Adam Trahan
Sun Nov 23, 2003 4:21 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: 2004 European Schedule?
Replies: 15
Views: 17036

International Skateboard Slalom Association rules for all of these contests would be a good choice. Having one association would be a good way to present a "World Cup Series" and a "World Champion" based on "World Participation." Not to be disrespectful to any former world champions in any way. I be...
by Adam Trahan
Sat Nov 22, 2003 4:50 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: skateboarding dog
Replies: 5
Views: 6264

...will upload file again.

It's a great movie of a dog who pushes and then get's on the board. You can tell the dog totally loves it...
by Adam Trahan
Sat Nov 22, 2003 2:06 am
Forum: Movies
Topic: skateboarding dog
Replies: 5
Views: 6264

skateboarding dog

click here.
by Adam Trahan
Fri Nov 21, 2003 3:22 am
Forum: Seismic / 3dm
Topic: New 3dm wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 10733

I'm down for some of those turquoise Avalon's (78a) for my cutting board...

One order coming up.

adam
by Adam Trahan
Thu Nov 20, 2003 3:15 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: stop the fight!
Replies: 43
Views: 42272

You got it. What's his name does visit and post here, he does it under an alias. The admin panel gives us a lot of information based on visitation. I'll unlock the topic and I will take the liscense to change the name of the thread. Thanks for the heads up. I wish www.ncdsa.com would work with us or...
by Adam Trahan
Thu Nov 20, 2003 2:53 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Joe Strummer...
Replies: 6
Views: 7376

http://www.stream-fisher.com/adam/images/DevoTicket.JPG Yeah, 82 was a good year in music. The mid 90's were too. Great story about the Clash, how cool. Sad to see Joe gone, i hope Mick continues on, BIG had some good times, maybe we'll 'ere more outta them. http://www.stream-fisher.com/adam/images...
by Adam Trahan
Thu Nov 20, 2003 2:10 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2003] 2003 Worlds
Replies: 44
Views: 84303

...thank you, thank you, thank you Corky.

Cool.
by Adam Trahan
Thu Nov 20, 2003 2:06 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Joe Strummer...
Replies: 6
Views: 7376

Joe Strummer...

wha 'appen. did we all forget? http://www.stream-fisher.com/adam/images/ClashTicket.JPG it's been a while now, thought someone woulda posted a little about "the man" passin on. joe and the gang well, the clash, i heard it best, "the only band that matters" tell me you haven't skated a pool alone wit...
by Adam Trahan
Thu Nov 20, 2003 1:56 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: stop the fight!
Replies: 43
Views: 42272

I was away. Catching up. Such a nice closure, Leo. I apologize for the granny comment. It was an impulsive retaliation. For me, there’s no East-West conflict. There’re Superiority Complex – Inferiority Complex collisions and most of them are on a personal level. Thank you Vlad. Sometimes we lose it...
by Adam Trahan
Thu Nov 20, 2003 1:40 am
Forum: Abec 11
Topic: Where's the Moderator: Chris Chaput
Replies: 2
Views: 6473

I would bet that Chris is out somewhere doing something. He is a nice guy and is a supporter of this site and his products. I'll give him a call... BRB. Ok, here is the deal. Chris told me to tell you that, "he will respond soon." Nice person, intelligent, funny, and importantly, has the ability to ...
by Adam Trahan
Thu Nov 13, 2003 2:34 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: stop the fight!
Replies: 43
Views: 42272

You guys might find this interesting. I banned myself from slalomskateboarder.com I don't (can't) look at it from work. The time stamp will show what I'm talking about. I work on the site at home, work stays skateboard free... I got an e-mail about this thread and I see that you guys are wondering w...
by Adam Trahan
Wed Nov 12, 2003 3:40 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: stop the fight!
Replies: 43
Views: 42272

I am very proud of this web site. The people who participate here are intelligent. They don't hide behind an alias and they want to forward the sport of skateboard slalom INTERNATIONALLY. This alone makes the site a success. By far, EVERYONE who is someone in the skateboard slalom industry and even ...
by Adam Trahan
Tue Nov 11, 2003 2:34 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: User groups
Replies: 4
Views: 5651

...gees, sounds like cookie problems. i am running nearly the same system as you, try to delete your cookies and log in again.

joining the usergroup of your choice is nothing more than choosing the group and clicking on the request.
by Adam Trahan
Mon Nov 10, 2003 3:33 am
Forum: Fibreflex
Topic: G&S Fibreflex please dont let us down, again...
Replies: 25
Views: 35923

Debs, we made this forum for you to help support your products within this community, if you bail, that would be your choice, we didn't bail on you. These guys want boards, far as I can tell, that would be a good thing. When you hear the crickets, that's another. John Gilmour has a great story and a...
by Adam Trahan
Sat Nov 08, 2003 6:54 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: Freewheelin on DVD ?
Replies: 2
Views: 4234

...i'm interested. it totally captures a time in my life. peralta has the neat lift heel pump style. the things you can do on chicago trucks is amazine. makes sort of chuckle when i see/read the hype around pvd's "gert". on a tangent: i've been watching dogtown and z-boyz now and then, a really cool...
by Adam Trahan
Sat Nov 08, 2003 2:45 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Mike Johnson's S-Camber
Replies: 19
Views: 21725

Adam, thanks for the advice, unfortunately my slalom gear is always done on a budget so the 110's will have to stay on for the near future at least but yes the length of the deck does tend to make the rear a little whippy but i think if i extend it a little say 30" length and kill the rear with a n...
by Adam Trahan
Fri Nov 07, 2003 3:07 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Mike Johnson's S-Camber
Replies: 19
Views: 21725

thanks for posting the pics and story on this board. that's weird, the back is definately tuned steering out compared to the front. seismic 45 degree has pleanty of quick steering. have you ridden a board with this short of wheelbase before? the tail whips instead of follows with the detune? weird. ...
by Adam Trahan
Thu Nov 06, 2003 2:36 pm
Forum: Fibreflex
Topic: G&S Fibreflex please dont let us down, again...
Replies: 25
Views: 35923

JG, thanks for the informative posts. i'm glad to see you continuing on with the "ambassadour to slalom" direction in Japan and then integrating it back here. both turner and fibreflex helped us get where the community is today and it's important to not forget this. there are real people behind thes...
by Adam Trahan
Thu Nov 06, 2003 1:58 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Thank you guys!
Replies: 3
Views: 5086

?

hugh r, i don't read ncdsa daily so i don't know what you are talking about.

don't let any high spirited "pro" get you down...

i do know that you are at the "roots" of the revival, you make a good reference web site and you are always welcome here.
by Adam Trahan
Wed Nov 05, 2003 5:44 am
Forum: North America
Topic: ouch!
Replies: 8
Views: 7973

yup, i used to work in the OR and it was always in and out fast. now i work in academia, on the outside and it sucks, the waiting. i waited three days to get to my doctor instead of hassling the er people...

check out the usergroup, you're the texas grs guy.
by Adam Trahan
Wed Nov 05, 2003 3:24 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2003] 2003 Worlds
Replies: 44
Views: 84303

really really cool story. your skills at capturing the "feel" are excellent. thank you very much for taking the time to write this.
by Adam Trahan
Wed Nov 05, 2003 3:10 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: User groups
Replies: 4
Views: 5651

ok, here is the deal. this is a lot of work and at the moment, my wrist is in a cast so please be patient. you will see a "usergroup" button in the upper right of the page, click on it and explore the Arizona G.R.S. usergroup. i am the moderator and there are a few people (that's all we have in Ariz...
by Adam Trahan
Tue Nov 04, 2003 1:41 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: ouch!
Replies: 8
Views: 7973

...oh yeah, i can still skate, no problem there.
by Adam Trahan
Tue Nov 04, 2003 3:48 am
Forum: North America
Topic: ouch!
Replies: 8
Views: 7973

compression fracture of the right radial head. i took the picture today when i was in the lab. it sort of hurts. i gotta get some of those 888 guard/gloves.
by Adam Trahan
Tue Nov 04, 2003 1:49 am
Forum: North America
Topic: ouch!
Replies: 8
Views: 7973

ouch!

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ouch!
by Adam Trahan
Mon Nov 03, 2003 2:40 pm
Forum: Pocket Pistol
Topic: Pistol finish problem?
Replies: 4
Views: 8410

Take it easy James, I didn't say you were attacking anyone. Re-read what I posted, there is no bad in it.

Anyway, welcome aboard and thanks Barret for answering the question.

adam
by Adam Trahan
Mon Nov 03, 2003 1:01 am
Forum: Pocket Pistol
Topic: Pistol finish problem?
Replies: 4
Views: 8410

Jim, I'm not so sure that Barret Deck reads this forum with any frequancy. It is good form to direct problems with goods and services with the manufacture or provider first before going public. Drop Pocket Pistols Skates an e-mail and I bet that they will answer all of your questions and fix you rig...
by Adam Trahan
Sat Nov 01, 2003 9:05 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Site Sponsor Schedule 2003 - 2004
Replies: 16
Views: 16174

That would be Howard Gordon. He has supported the site for the next three months (November, December 2003 and January 2004).
by Adam Trahan
Sat Nov 01, 2003 5:25 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: tony hawk's underground game
Replies: 4
Views: 5511

tony hawk's underground game

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my kids dig the new tony hawk game, if you have kids and they have previous tony hawk's pro skater games, check this out for christmas...
by Adam Trahan
Fri Oct 31, 2003 5:48 pm
Forum: Japan
Topic: Japan
Replies: 12
Views: 18557

That's a reasonable request...
by Adam Trahan
Wed Oct 29, 2003 2:01 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Name this guy and win $500.
Replies: 13
Views: 10155

vlad, i would 'ave gotten it too. a bit too easy.

the details please?

still a good story.

i heard he skateboards, true?
by Adam Trahan
Mon Oct 27, 2003 3:40 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Jani, please tell us about your S Camber boards!
Replies: 30
Views: 36965

I've asked him myself about it and he ain't talking.

He hasn't piped in here, no words from him anywhere 'bout it far as I know.

Jani, (Gareth?) can you give us a tid bit?
by Adam Trahan
Sun Oct 26, 2003 2:45 am
Forum: Movies
Topic: Hey! where are my cones! Why is all my chalk gone?
Replies: 15
Views: 15951

Hey.

I am glad to see you back on board.

Cool with your web site.

I think I broke my wrist today and typing is hard, I can appreciate the frustration being injured.

Welcome back.
by Adam Trahan
Sat Oct 25, 2003 6:07 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: GUS Racing Trucks: Made in Japan
Replies: 6
Views: 7939

Glenn, you are on top of it consistantly.
by Adam Trahan
Fri Oct 24, 2003 3:31 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: 300 users - September 2003
Replies: 5
Views: 6381

I don't know why but Jani took out the line that counted the most users online and the date...
by Adam Trahan
Fri Oct 24, 2003 3:07 am
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: Slalom in the Brownsville Herald Newspaper (Eddy Martinez)
Replies: 0
Views: 2827

Slalom in the Brownsville Herald Newspaper (Eddy Martinez)

From the Brownsville Herald Street slalom finds following in Valley By KEVIN GARCIA The Brownsville Herald BROWNSVILLE, Oct. 23, 2003 — He races downhill at speeds of more than 35 mph, weaving in and out of specially placed cones with nothing but a plank of Fiberglass and four plastic wheels between...
by Adam Trahan
Thu Oct 23, 2003 3:18 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: RoeRacing @ the 2003 Worlds!!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 6069

-G,

Would it be possible to list places for racers using a Roe deck?

Just curious.
by Adam Trahan
Thu Oct 23, 2003 3:11 am
Forum: Italy
Topic: Italian Slalom History in Pictures.
Replies: 19
Views: 30415

Thank you for the words and pictures Vlad. I always enjoy the international aspect and I appreciate your enthusiasm in this direction. I'm still hungry for more and I'm sure others are too. Post away...
by Adam Trahan
Thu Oct 23, 2003 2:43 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: My turn to bag on Vlad
Replies: 49
Views: 50797

Ted's post is funny.

Chaput's post is funny.

Vlad's post is funny.

Han's post is funny.

Strides' post is funny.

Troy's post is funny.

Rick's post is funny

...and so is Slappy's.

Out of all of these, I think Ted is the winner.
by Adam Trahan
Wed Oct 22, 2003 5:16 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: 4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY 11/22/03
Replies: 92
Views: 96862

Would it be possible to have www.slalomskateboarder.com listed as a sponsor? We are not able to "support" you with products but we are able to help with the promotion of your event online. I took the liberty to add a direct image/link in your post to the www.ncdsa.com contest page for your event. Le...

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