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by Robert Sydia
Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:13 pm
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: NEW WEBSITE!!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 29725

Fatty:

Looking good - need more shots of the Canadians

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:14 pm
Forum: Bahne
Topic: Anybody else get their Bahne prizes?
Replies: 46
Views: 114673

Jack:

I have to agree with Civ, it takes a lot of courage to admit that they have made a mistake and to come clean

Jack, remember we a community that supports one another, good or bad, and when you need help - please ask

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Fri Nov 24, 2006 3:12 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 10
Views: 13602

Stuffed

Donald:

The turkeys are actually raped first with stuffing, then put into the oven.

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:25 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Bags???????
Replies: 2
Views: 4498

Tea Bag

Dom:

Great finally meeting you and the rest of the team.

I look forward to all of you coming to Toronto to race and party and play.

Watch out for you team-mates - they might want to "tea-bag" you!

All the best

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Mon Nov 13, 2006 3:53 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Bags???????
Replies: 2
Views: 4498

Bags???????

Dirty Dom:

Which "bags" do you have to carry for your Pavel team-mates?????

Great meeting and partying with you.

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:46 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Slalom & Freestyle Oct. 14-15 -- Georgia here we come!
Replies: 4
Views: 5902

Marty - How is Life Treating You??

Hey Marty:

Long time, no hear

Just wanted to know how you are feeling and how your neck is treating you.

Hopefully all is well with you and we will have a chance to race before the snow falls (at least here north of the border).

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:07 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: NCDSA.com no more
Replies: 44
Views: 47016

OK - I am going to pipe in here to - seems like everyone else has First, Neil Young rules - it is a part of being Canadian!!!!!! Second, Fatboy and his band were absolutely dreamy at Da Farm - especially with their special guest, JoeI ( i was sooooo nervous I forgot to ask him for his autograph), so...
by Robert Sydia
Thu Aug 03, 2006 4:09 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Slalom on the Farm 6.0pen
Replies: 76
Views: 96053

Beads

Marty:

I don't want to know what Eddy did - I think it will give me nightmares.

See ya next week

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Tue May 23, 2006 4:10 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: Montreal Outlaw - June 4th 2007
Replies: 26
Views: 28378

Unfortunately, it is my son's 4th Birthday that weekend, so I cannot make it.

Would have been a blast :(

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Thu May 11, 2006 4:09 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: Slalomers in Toronto
Replies: 27
Views: 32893

Welcome Back

Tway: Welcome back to Toronto and that wonderful "no-tell" motel Give me a shout when you get into town (if you don't have my numbers - I will PM them to you) Bring shoes - I can provide the rest if you want to run a few cones If not, beers and indian food a la BUS Looking forward to hanging out Rob
by Robert Sydia
Fri Apr 21, 2006 4:01 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: info please
Replies: 1
Views: 5328

Unlimited

My suggestion is buy the Unlimited It was my first real slalom board and it is like the swiss army knife of slalom boards - great room for your feet, the ability to put in multiple wheel-bases. My recommendation is to talk to Gareth in regards to best flex for you - I was 185-190 and used a medium-s...
by Robert Sydia
Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:58 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Pads
Replies: 9
Views: 12159

Pads

Being another older guy - I have been using Boneless knees and elbows for the past 3 seasons. Well built, durable, good caps and I think they sell for $37.00 per set. The elbows are really overstuffed, but the knees are great. This season I am looking at getting the Pro-Tec IPS Hip pads to wear unde...
by Robert Sydia
Fri Apr 07, 2006 4:05 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Gyro Switchblade Roc/Loc Helmet
Replies: 1
Views: 2353

Head to Big

Bara:

Your head's tooooo big!!!!!

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Fri Mar 24, 2006 4:05 pm
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: I'm the moderator (!?) + bushing poll
Replies: 5
Views: 9244

Joe Bushing

Ron:

Do those bushings look like a pickle and smell really bad when you lathe them??

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:47 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 404050

Then We are Having Shrimp Dinner

Well that was quickly decided.

We we all enjoy a shrimp dinner and we will not have Mike to race against the next day!!!

Very simple way of getting rid of the competition.

BRING ON THE SHRIMP

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:47 pm
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Congrat - Joe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 6243

Marion:

Find me a job and a place to live and I will move there.

Hope all is going well with you, the family and the DHB's.

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:06 pm
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Congrat - Joe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 6243

Congrat - Joe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joe:

Way to go, Buddy!!!!!!

Looks like the speed anf finesse has carried over from North Carolina.

I better put snow tires on and get out practicing.

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Wed Feb 15, 2006 8:33 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Half-Pipe
Replies: 0
Views: 3410

Half-Pipe

JBH: She was incredible - she could compete directly with most of the men and kick their asses. It was too bad she didn't get the medal, because that performance deserves recognition. Hopefully, the Canadian men (JJ Anderson) will dominate in the racing. See you when the snow melts All the best Rob
by Robert Sydia
Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:10 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: 2006 Canadian Races
Replies: 32
Views: 37842

WOW - didn't know it was that far away.

Claude - you know my driving style, the only problem is I have a new skate vehicle for the summer months and it does not go fast, so that trip might end up being 14 hours.

Still, that is one hell of a road!!!!!!!!!

Hope all of having a great winter.

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Tue Feb 07, 2006 6:23 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: 2006 Canadian Races
Replies: 32
Views: 37842

MIG - WOW

Mig:

Can we have the Ottawa race on that hill, well worth the extra few hours to drive.

Looks amazing, especially the fact that it is a perfect road to no where!!!!

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Mon Feb 06, 2006 4:04 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Want To See Something Spooky?
Replies: 3
Views: 4842

Can't wait for the Movie

Joe:

Can wait for the screen release of that feature film.

The nightmares has started already

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Thu Feb 02, 2006 4:38 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Winter Olympics Open Ceremony: Torino 2006 Skate live on TV
Replies: 60
Views: 110563

Congratulations

Stefano:

Congratulations on having the honor to be a part of the opening ceremonies - you, Luca and the rest should be very proud.

I will be watching - enjoy the moment

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Mon Dec 12, 2005 4:19 pm
Forum: Helmet, Pads, Wrist guards & Sliding gloves
Topic: Full Face Helmets
Replies: 28
Views: 41801

ICARO

Marty:

Be prepared to open your wallet - those puppies are NOT cheap.

You may also want to read info on these in the downhill section - they are NOT Snell or DOT approved - therfore they may not protect you in the way you want.

Just my 2 cents

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Mon Nov 28, 2005 4:21 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: Tway
Replies: 0
Views: 3494

Tway

I already have it marked in the Calandar

Are you staying at the fancy and prestigous hotel again????

You better book a couple extra days to ride park, run cones and party.

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Mon Nov 28, 2005 4:16 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA East
Replies: 157
Views: 256704

Eddy:

Am I seeing a "grudge match" in the making????

You versus WT??

Wanna be there and wanna bet on the outcome

Keep me in touch

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Thu Nov 24, 2005 5:04 pm
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Let's see those Fatboys!
Replies: 159
Views: 209218

Truth Be Known

Joe:

Truth be known - YOUR PICKLE JUICE - stained the table at the Best Western

You should not be leaving that around, especially when it is leaky

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Fri Nov 18, 2005 4:07 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: What are your goals for 2006?
Replies: 67
Views: 70772

Goals for 2006 Grow grass roots slalom to the level that Joe/Tway/TK and Marion/DBH have done in their respectivie locations - I want a summer series To host a race north of the border of the calibre of the ones I have attended over the past three years - to thank everyone who has shown me and the o...
by Robert Sydia
Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:38 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 404050

Frank:

You have that problem as well - I thought I was the only one.

How is life in Jackson - is life back to normal??

Hope all is well - say "Hi" to Laura

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:33 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: 3rd Generation ?
Replies: 58
Views: 84798

Mig: Thanks for the input - I was running mine flat in the rear and was experiencing a fair amount of slide out, especially in large high speed GS offsets. I think the solution is de-wedging - I will try -5 and see how it performs. What was wrong with the bushing seat???? I a currently running my Sp...
by Robert Sydia
Wed Nov 16, 2005 7:35 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: 3rd Generation ?
Replies: 58
Views: 84798

Mig:

How do you have your rear split fire set-up?

I have one installed on my GS board and do not seem to have it dialed in yet.

Any insight and/or advice would be greatly appreciated.

All the best

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Wed Nov 16, 2005 7:32 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 404050

I am glad people are posting here again

Hey Guys:

Glad you are posting here again - I really thought I offended Laura and the thread got real quiet.

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Tue Nov 15, 2005 3:58 pm
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Fatboy Riders
Replies: 15
Views: 20046

Fatty:

Is that the new rig????

Looks like a beauty

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:31 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic
Replies: 9
Views: 12873

100% Support

Marty: 100% behind you - every point you made is valid I would also like to add that the quality of race courses and sufaces were top notch from the outlaw on Friday night through to the Hobby Hill on Sunday. The level of competitors that were present respresented the top racers on both the East and...
by Robert Sydia
Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:21 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: 100 Cones Canuck Stylie!
Replies: 6
Views: 7919

JBH

You can criddle them, but you have to hit them just right.

All the best

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:00 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: 3rd Generation ?
Replies: 58
Views: 84798

SEXY, SEXY, SEXY

Those are incredibly SEXY

Excellent work to all those involved

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:57 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 250029

Potential Simple Solution

Marion: I know you are stressing over this, brother - maybe we have a simple solution: Have each competitor send Corky (or whoever makes the final decision) an e-mail stating the fact that WV was cancelled, that you had be planning the event all summer long and all skaters from the United States and...
by Robert Sydia
Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:01 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 250029

Weather

I am so psyched about the race and now the weather forecast. Just completed running a session at the freezing mark, cheap cones shattering due to temperature, fingers and toes freezing. The weather in NC is going to be like a trip to Hawaii, but with a larger hang-over. See everyone in 2 days. All t...
by Robert Sydia
Wed Nov 02, 2005 3:53 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: 100 Cones Canuck Stylie!
Replies: 6
Views: 7919

100 Cones Canada

It should be noted that the cones that were being shattered were cheap, rigid plastic ones. Turner/3DM and Seismic cones held up beautifully, even though the temperatures were close to the freezing mark. The mist you see in some of the pictures is not smoke, or ghosts , but are breath - enough to fr...
by Robert Sydia
Tue Oct 25, 2005 4:15 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Test (nothing really here)
Replies: 11
Views: 11245

But you are supposed to enjoy beer, not poison it with Lemon!!!!!!!!!!!! Connecticut and Canada have very close ties - Joe I rules - what I do not know, but I know it is something. Marty, looking forward to racing and partying - we are at the Best Western Friday and Saturday night - flying out Sunda...
by Robert Sydia
Mon Oct 24, 2005 4:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Test (nothing really here)
Replies: 11
Views: 11245

Test

LemonBoy - great that you are going to be in NC

See you there

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Thu Oct 13, 2005 11:28 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 404050

Down South Culture

To my Southern Brothers: Getting all ready to head south in November, so I went seaching about Down South Culture. Searched the net and all I found was: http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/TorontoSk8/DownSouth.jpg All the best & see you in a couple weeks I am ready for all the "DUMB CANADIAN" jok...
by Robert Sydia
Thu Oct 13, 2005 11:22 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 250029

Last Canadian Signing In

Marion:

Hotels booked, flights arranged - totally psyched to race.

Ready for the Maple Syrup Party!!!!!!

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Wed Oct 12, 2005 3:48 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: Naphte Magazine Meeting Video
Replies: 4
Views: 6504

BIG MIG

Mig:

Could you do me a huge favor - get me some pics and hopefully the plans for the ramp.

The Toronto Crew wants to build a set and they look incredible.

Feel free to send me the information direct to my e-mail

Hope things are well

All the best

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Tue Sep 20, 2005 3:49 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 250029

Need to Defend Ourselves

I need to defend Civ and myself. What we have is this piss ass newbie, who comes to us for equipment, advice and coaching, then he insults us. I think Chris will be travelling solo for this one - with the kinda talk he is shooting off - I don't think we will call him a Canadian anymore. Speaking of ...
by Robert Sydia
Thu Sep 15, 2005 9:15 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: New Sheriff In Town
Replies: 11
Views: 8735

New Sherrif

Marion:

Did you know that being moderator, means you have to give your equipment away to anyone who asks.

I would like your 36" PPS.

Thanks and all the best

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Fri Sep 09, 2005 8:27 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 250029

Chris:

No pressure, but if you can pull this off - it would be HUGE.

Compliment your Dad on his plane.

See you tomorrow

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Fri Sep 09, 2005 8:25 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Are race results based on qualifying positions?
Replies: 12
Views: 13027

Wife's B-Day

Chris: Come anyway - it is only her 40th birthday, she will get over it. Remember you still have her 41st to celebrate, it really doesn't matter that much does it. Just kidding - married guy her with wife's 40th coming up next year. I always ask early and be sure you do something "special" for her b...
by Robert Sydia
Fri Sep 09, 2005 4:54 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 250029

Marty:

Flying - so I don't think the cooler will be considered "carry-on' luggage.

So I guess we will have to buy the cooler, beer and ice once we get there.

Can't speak for the other Canadian's - they are big boys

All the best,

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Thu Sep 08, 2005 6:59 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 250029

Marty:

Touche

Rob
by Robert Sydia
Thu Sep 08, 2005 3:55 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 250029

Marty:

In my mind, you have a target on your back - I am gunning for you

Ready race - Southern Style!!!

All the best,

Rob