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by Jani Soderhall
Thu May 15, 2003 8:03 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Paris] Participation
Replies: 17
Views: 17025

Yes, we finally got Luca up on a board again. He definitely hasn't practised much but he's keen to give it a try.

Expect some thrilling races in the Pro class!
by Jani Soderhall
Thu May 15, 2003 7:52 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Paris, France: 24-25 May, 2003 - Rules
Replies: 40
Views: 61962

You can skate the hill any day, any time. The only problem is the tourists. Day time there are too many and they are dangerous, unless there are a sufficient group of skaters. The tourists walk any direction, looking in another, and not ever wondering why there are cones in the middle of the street,...
by Jani Soderhall
Sat May 10, 2003 5:08 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Paris] Participation
Replies: 17
Views: 17025

[2003][Paris] Participation

The list of participants is growing steadily. An estimate the other day, counting also some not yet signed up, gave us approximately 60 skaters, which should provide for a nice race. Here's a listing updated as of a few days ago. Am and Pro mixed. USA: John Gilmour Kenny Mollica Bruce Brewington Vla...
by Jani Soderhall
Sat May 10, 2003 4:22 pm
Forum: Sweden
Topic: Paris - 24-25 maj, 2003 - Svenskt deltagande
Replies: 6
Views: 8128

Yipii! Marcus skrev igar och sa att de kommer tre stycken fran Stockholm. Super! Svensk delegation pa 5 st alltsa. Vi borde ha fatt med oss Pär, Pauli och nagra andra i det gamla gardet, men tydligen blev det inte sa den har gangen. Marcus har jobbat hart med programmeringen av systemet for tidtagni...
by Jani Soderhall
Fri May 09, 2003 7:32 pm
Forum: France
Topic: Forum Riderz en panne - Mai 2003
Replies: 3
Views: 6341

On peut s'inscrire sur place le samedi matin avant 11 hrs, mais il faut venir tôt, parce que il y beacoup de monde et c'est aussi le moment de l'entrainement.

Si vous inscrit avant, ça nous simplifi l'administration et le planning.
by Jani Soderhall
Fri May 09, 2003 1:27 pm
Forum: France
Topic: Forum Riderz en panne - Mai 2003
Replies: 3
Views: 6341

Le Forum Riderz est en panne depuis quelques jours, et pour encore peut-être des jours. En attendant je vous invite tous a dialoguer ici, surtout pour toute information concernant le World Cup 2003 sur le Trocadero le 24-25 Mai. Si vous voulez vous inscrire sur cette forum il faut utiliser votre nom...
by Jani Soderhall
Thu May 08, 2003 5:53 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Paris, France: 24-25 May, 2003 - Rules
Replies: 40
Views: 61962

I have added some info at the top of this thread on the contest. For example there is now officially a female category.
by Jani Soderhall
Thu May 08, 2003 5:21 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Old-time European racers, where are they now?
Replies: 22
Views: 25857

Denis Kozhin and Sergey Moschenkov, Russia are trying to get their act together to make it to the Paris World Cup 2003, although they just recently started their training again.

Hope they can make it!
by Jani Soderhall
Thu May 08, 2003 4:35 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2002] 2002 FCR series results? - Nope
Replies: 0
Views: 3556

[FCR 2002] 2002 FCR series results? - Nope

Is there any place where the complete results of last years series is published? Some of the the old links seems to have seized to exist.
by Jani Soderhall
Thu May 08, 2003 3:13 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Paris] Accomodation, travelling etc
Replies: 12
Views: 11954

Paul, It is so difficult to recommend a hotel in Paris, either you try with one of the "chains" of hotels that I have listed in this thread or other chains like http://www.etaphotel.com or Holiday Inn, or you stay in a family style hotels of which there are probably a thousand. I don't think you sho...
by Jani Soderhall
Tue May 06, 2003 1:12 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: My Son
Replies: 26
Views: 25189

Dear Jack,

I'm so sorry to recieve these sad news. My thoughts are with you.

I would also take this opportunity and thank you for all you're doing for the sport despite the difficult times you've been going through. Thank you, and keep it going!

/Jani
by Jani Soderhall
Mon May 05, 2003 8:27 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2003] Bahne-Cadillac Slalomcross
Replies: 31
Views: 38443

Judi Oyama tells her story of the race accompanied by pictures of Farid A Abraham.

Goto article
by Jani Soderhall
Mon May 05, 2003 8:14 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Paris, France: 24-25 May, 2003 - Rules
Replies: 40
Views: 61962

All categories have Pro and Am. The two groups will race the same courses in special and giant, but not together. Amateurs first and then the Pros.
by Jani Soderhall
Mon May 05, 2003 5:44 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Paris, France: 24-25 May, 2003 - Rules
Replies: 40
Views: 61962

The discipline named Tight slalom is cones in a straight line. That is the only event where the cone distance varies for Pro's and Am's. The course setting of the special and giant will be done on the day, so we cannot predict in advance how they will be. Our experience on the Trocadero is that all ...
by Jani Soderhall
Mon May 05, 2003 12:49 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Paris, France: 24-25 May, 2003 - Rules
Replies: 40
Views: 61962

Corky,

I was thinking like you for a second that it would be just as good to announce it as two different disciplines. But, but, don't you think that the Pros would then beat the amateurs?

We'll keep it as originally planned. Amateurs in the 2.5m course, Pros in the 2.0m course.

/Jani
by Jani Soderhall
Sat May 03, 2003 8:23 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Grueningen Switzerland June 21-22, 2003
Replies: 3
Views: 5164

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Poster in A2 size for local announcement.

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Flyer, front

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Flyer, back
by Jani Soderhall
Sat May 03, 2003 6:21 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Paris, France: 24-25 May, 2003 - Rules
Replies: 40
Views: 61962

Corky, I don't think that there are many of the amateurs that would like to try the 2.0m course. Normally I don't think we should allow it, but maybe we can make an exception for the three best amateur (qualifiers) to make a complementary start in Pro category, just to allow them to compare themselv...
by Jani Soderhall
Sat Apr 26, 2003 10:35 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Paris, France: 24-25 May, 2003 - Rules
Replies: 40
Views: 61962

Entry fees

Amateurs:

1 discipline: 10 E
2 disciplines: 18 E
3+ disciplines: 22 E

Pros:

1 discipline: 25 E
2 disciplines: 30 E
3+ disciplines: 35 E

Slide contest only: 7 E

Lunch package (2 days) + T-shirt: 15 E

(Different entry fees may apply to Inline skaters).
by Jani Soderhall
Sat Apr 26, 2003 10:31 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003] Munich, Germany, April 27th, 2003
Replies: 23
Views: 22518

Wishing you a great contest! I hope it is not raining like it is in Paris at the moment. It's a pity I couldn't come. Please post results here and if you have pictures you can send them and I'll put them up on the site so that they are available. (or put them on a server of your own). Have fun! /Jani
by Jani Soderhall
Fri Apr 25, 2003 7:58 pm
Forum: Sweden
Topic: Paris - 24-25 maj, 2003 - Svenskt deltagande
Replies: 6
Views: 8128

Hur ser det ut med det svenska deltagandet?

Jag är förståss på plats och ställer upp.
Corky verkar vara på gång.

Marcus anpassar tidtagningen för att fungerar för racet. Stort tack!

Pär, Yoda, Pauli, Fabbe och ni andra?
Kommer ni?
by Jani Soderhall
Thu Apr 24, 2003 9:42 pm
Forum: France
Topic: [2003] Paris- Trocadero contest - see European Races forum
Replies: 1
Views: 4571

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by Jani Soderhall
Thu Apr 24, 2003 9:40 pm
Forum: France
Topic: [2003] Paris- Trocadero contest - see European Races forum
Replies: 1
Views: 4571

[2003] Paris- Trocadero contest - see European Races forum

For information on the Trocadero contest follow the threads in the forum European races and results.

Pour information concernant le World Cup sur le Trocadero, May 24-25, voir le forum Europe. (Info en Anglais).

Website / site web : http://www.riderz.net/site-troca
by Jani Soderhall
Thu Apr 24, 2003 9:36 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Paris] Accomodation, travelling etc
Replies: 12
Views: 11954

If you want a low-budget stay, many of the local skaters are prepared to host you. Write to Contact@Riderz.net for such requests. Keep other questions, if possible, to this forum. Hotel chains that offer online booking etc: http://www.HotelFormule1.com http://www.envergure.fr (has low price, but goo...
by Jani Soderhall
Thu Apr 24, 2003 9:30 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Paris] Accomodation, travelling etc
Replies: 12
Views: 11954

[2003][Paris] Accomodation, travelling etc

If you have questions on topics other than the rules, please post them in this thread, so we can keep it nice and tidy.

Thank's.
by Jani Soderhall
Thu Apr 24, 2003 9:15 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Paris, France: 24-25 May, 2003 - Rules
Replies: 40
Views: 61962

[2003][Announcement] Paris, France: 24-25 May, 2003 - Rules

http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/events/2003/Paris/Banner_Paris_2003.jpg We hereby welcome all slalomers, longboarders and roller skaters to Paris, May 24-25 for an exciting slalom event at the famous Trocadero site opposite the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The contest will feature the following events ...
by Jani Soderhall
Thu Apr 24, 2003 8:20 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Pre-announcement] Paris, France: May 24 - 25, 2003
Replies: 9
Views: 10038

The web site is not ready, and part of it is my fault, because they asked me to help translate it, but in the list of priorities... The inscription should be up any time now. They are working on it and I have tested a version that worked, so it shouldn't be long. Some have also sent emails to ask sp...
by Jani Soderhall
Wed Apr 23, 2003 8:29 pm
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: FCR Worlds 2002 coverage Concrete Wave Mag
Replies: 4
Views: 6911

High resolution scan (400kb) jpg of the printed article is available here:

Morro Bay 2002, page 1

Morro Bay 2002, page 2

Authorisation for republication on this site obtained from Michael Brooke of ConcreteWave Magazine.
by Jani Soderhall
Wed Apr 23, 2003 3:00 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Pre-announcement] Paris, France: May 24 - 25, 2003
Replies: 9
Views: 10038

Still no official authorization but the group of organizers have decided to go ahead anyway. It has apparently happened before that the final authorization was delivered only after the event. Anyway the Police is renting us the barrierers. White Cross, for first aid has been signed up. Duplicate tim...
by Jani Soderhall
Sat Apr 19, 2003 10:15 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Trocadero - right slope for TS?
Replies: 56
Views: 57602

My own personal rule is as follows: National, European, World Championships should be agreed upon, either by official National, European, World organizations, and if there are none, by a some other means to assure that most people agree and that there will be only one such contest in a year. The wor...
by Jani Soderhall
Sat Apr 19, 2003 6:36 pm
Forum: Bahne
Topic: Brain's Bahne..
Replies: 3
Views: 8088

Send an email to me at Jani@SlalomSkateboarder.com or Adam@SlalomSkateboarder.com and I or he will put the image on the site, then send you a link. If you have a site yourself somewhere you can upload the image there and just link to it from here. <font size=-1>PS. Please post topic specific posts i...
by Jani Soderhall
Sat Apr 19, 2003 3:53 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Grueningen Switzerland June 21-22, 2003
Replies: 3
Views: 5164

50 people have signed up so far and there should be more Swiss skaters coming, so looks like there will be a good crowd.
by Jani Soderhall
Sat Apr 19, 2003 3:48 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Pre-announcement] Paris, France: May 24 - 25, 2003
Replies: 9
Views: 10038

Although the official authorization is still not available, the core group of organizers believe it hard enough to start spreading information about the event. It is mostly in French while they are working it out, but you can get a glimpse of it on the site: http://www.riderz.net/site-troca http://w...
by Jani Soderhall
Sat Apr 19, 2003 3:01 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003] Munich, Germany, April 27th, 2003
Replies: 23
Views: 22518

The French had a similar discussion a year ago if "short boards" should be allowed into "longboard contests" and it was decided that there should be no separation. Skateboard is skateboard, enter on whatever you like. If you race better on a long board, use a a longboard. If you're better on a short...
by Jani Soderhall
Thu Apr 17, 2003 12:56 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Ridden a RoeRacing deck...post a review!
Replies: 80
Views: 118970

Vlad, I thought it was all about racing, but apparently you're now going into fashion (an area once reserved only for Gilmour). I don't know what to do now, practice more or go with Monique to the shops?

PS. By the way, I hope that board was made only in one copy and the mold destroyed forever.
by Jani Soderhall
Wed Apr 16, 2003 8:42 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003] Munich, Germany, April 27th, 2003
Replies: 23
Views: 22518

I'm thinking about it, but would like more information. - Are "short" slalom boards allowed? - Is the hill 8% steep? Isn't that a lot? - How long is the road / course? - Is it dual racing? - What kind of timing equipment do you use? - Is there a list of participants so far? - Are there many locals i...
by Jani Soderhall
Wed Apr 16, 2003 8:29 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Pre-announcement] Paris, France: May 24 - 25, 2003
Replies: 9
Views: 10038

Still no firm news, but my colleagues believe it will be a yes, as No's normally come faster that Yes's. A good sign is that the Police has been informed, so it is leaning in the right direction. We are all really sorry about this delay, but we knew Paris is a difficult place for getting the proper ...
by Jani Soderhall
Wed Apr 16, 2003 3:19 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The need for a Global contest listing.
Replies: 35
Views: 32676

I was planning a contest calendar on this site, but on the "static" part, already a few months ago. However I was overworked and couldn't get around to it at that time. Since then I'm not really sure how to do it any longer. I feel like you. I'm not sure I know all that is going on. NCDSA Contest Ca...
by Jani Soderhall
Fri Apr 11, 2003 11:25 am
Forum: Italy
Topic: Italian web site: FIHP - CONI
Replies: 2
Views: 6960

Apparently posting the link without an index.htm part in the link caused it to malfunction. Certain browsers added the index.htm and others index.html. I'm not sure how and why. But now it should be working OK.
by Jani Soderhall
Thu Apr 10, 2003 11:22 pm
Forum: Italy
Topic: Italian web site: FIHP - CONI
Replies: 2
Views: 6960

http://spazioinwind.libero.it/coniskate/index.htm



Updated again. Should be absolutely accurate now.

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Jani Soderhall on 2003-04-16 09:28 ]</font>
by Jani Soderhall
Thu Apr 10, 2003 8:30 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Pre-announcement] Paris, France: May 24 - 25, 2003
Replies: 9
Views: 10038

Interesting you should ask that question. What I heard yesterday from the main organizer is that most likely Monday they will get their go-ahead or not. Possible dates are May 24-25 or June 14-15, so your wish could come true. I think that May 24 is terribly close so maybe even I will start to hope ...
by Jani Soderhall
Tue Apr 08, 2003 9:03 pm
Forum: Seismic
Topic: Problem with Seismic pivot pin/nut
Replies: 4
Views: 8709

Thomas, We'll be meeting on the next slalom session in Paris and I'll bring you another base plate. I haven't seen this problem before and I've unscrewed a few so far. Normally Dan is very quick to answer, it could be that he has been travelling, or taken a day off (but that would be unlikely as he ...
by Jani Soderhall
Tue Apr 08, 2003 8:42 pm
Forum: Racer Profiles
Topic: Wikström, Jonas - Sweden
Replies: 2
Views: 7567

Just saw that Jonas had his picture on the editorial page of Slalom! no 2.

Slalom! no 2, page 2

Pretty aggressive style.

...and John, no he probably doesn't want to sell his magnesium trucks. Those are collectors items nowadays...
by Jani Soderhall
Sun Mar 30, 2003 6:12 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2003] Lake Elsinore: Let us know the results!
Replies: 5
Views: 8840

[FCR 2003] Lake Elsinore: Let us know the results!

Anybody volonteers to write a race report and provide the complete results and I'd be happy to publish them on the front page of this site.

Hope you all had great fun!

Thank you!

/Jani
by Jani Soderhall
Sat Mar 29, 2003 8:16 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2003] Results/ranking: less 5:ths, 9:ths and 17:ths
Replies: 0
Views: 3016

[FCR 2003] Results/ranking: less 5:ths, 9:ths and 17:ths

Would it be possible that in this years FCR results you could differentiate all the skaters that end up 5:th, 9:th and 17:th so that they each get an individual placing such as 6:th, 7:th etc. That would help the ranking systems differentiate the skaters better. There's quite a difference being 17:t...
by Jani Soderhall
Sat Mar 29, 2003 6:40 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Old-time European racers, where are they now?
Replies: 22
Views: 25857

After my recent trip to St Petersburg, Russia, with a mission to sponsor some slalomers with wheels provided by Howard Gordon of 3dm-sport.com, I have some news but not much about the best Russian slalomers. Anatoly Matsukevich is staying in shape as a snowboard trainer and in the summer runs a roll...
by Jani Soderhall
Thu Mar 27, 2003 9:48 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Trocadero - right slope for TS?
Replies: 56
Views: 57602

I just made a post in the European contest forum saying that the contest is planned for May 24-25 but there is no authorization yet. Don't book your tickets just yet, but if it happens we hope you're all interested in coming! Trocadero is the historical place for skateboarding, especially slalom, in...
by Jani Soderhall
Thu Mar 27, 2003 9:30 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Pre-announcement] Paris, France: May 24 - 25, 2003
Replies: 9
Views: 10038

[2003][Pre-announcement] Paris, France: May 24 - 25, 2003

Unfortunately it cannot be confirmed yet, but we are planning an event at the Trocadero for May 24-25. Tight slalom (dual) Giant slalom (not dual) + Longboard slide contest The application is in all the appropriate places, but no green light has been given yet. We'll do our best and we keep our fing...
by Jani Soderhall
Thu Mar 27, 2003 9:25 pm
Forum: Sweden
Topic: New slalom spot in Sweden!?
Replies: 7
Views: 8456

Chris, Maybe you've missed part of the discussion. The town is considering creating a slalom hill on this spot. They did not know what to do with it and asked the skaters if they wanted it. They were a bit confused as to how they could use it, until Corky came in and told them all about slalom and h...
by Jani Soderhall
Wed Mar 26, 2003 3:24 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Who was better; USA or Europe racers ?
Replies: 13
Views: 12240

Very few American racers came to Europe in the 80's. Of the top guys I only remember Jim Korten & Shirley, Keith Hollien, Chris Yandall and John Gilmour . Only John dared to return again and again, and enjoyed it! At the same time the number of Europeans competing in the US during that period was ve...