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- Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:55 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage ordering information
- Replies: 8
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The Vite is a responsive, fast turning truck for use in tight slalom. In the video above, I am trying out a combination of longer carves and snappy shorter turns whilst freeriding down the Serpentine. The mini cone section was very wide and had been set up by some young French bladers who are now tr...
- Fri Dec 04, 2009 4:21 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage ordering information
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10952
Virage Vite
Super agile.
Vite is emblazoned across Gotham City.
Ready?
Vite is emblazoned across Gotham City.
Ready?
- Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:37 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: New Virage 'Vite' front quick turning truck
- Replies: 73
- Views: 130704
Testing...testing...testing...
THAT sort of knobbling I can accept! Michael and I have been testing the Vite on the flat in Hyde Park today. It's turning action is buttery smooth with quick turn initiation when run flat to the deck (zero riser angle). Despite my initial concerns that the front end might be too twitchy, the board ...
- Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:47 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: New Virage 'Vite' front quick turning truck
- Replies: 73
- Views: 130704
Iron Man
Good to hear that you are glued back together and have come out fighting!
Here's a picture of your bony metallic tail:
SamG
Here's a picture of your bony metallic tail:
SamG
- Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:25 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: New Virage 'Vite' front quick turning truck
- Replies: 73
- Views: 130704
Santa's Nutsack
Pelle's alive!!! A few things need developing, but that is all part of the testing process. For example, the baseplate has a super wedge on it that is comparable to a 12/15 degree angled riser. Whilst this might suit the LDP crowd, it might be too fast turning for a slalom truck where progression an...
- Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:27 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: New Virage 'Vite' front quick turning truck
- Replies: 73
- Views: 130704
- Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:47 pm
- Forum: 2010 Contest Calendar
- Topic: [Closed] 2010 Planning ahead
- Replies: 49
- Views: 63092
We also allow Canucks
Don't worry Eddy, at NASS Festival we keep 'em running! http://www.flickr.com/photos/samg/sets/72157621224968991/ http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3713945407_f1a9b17698_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3497/3714758408_eda27992f6_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/3713949329_1e1184c48d_...
- Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:55 pm
- Forum: 2010 Contest Calendar
- Topic: [Closed] 2010 Planning ahead
- Replies: 49
- Views: 63092
Paris World Cup
We'd like to see you in Paris too, Eddy!
Jani, any resumption on the French World Cup after last year's temporary hiatus? Paris is the event that really kick-starts the European slalom year.
Sam
Jani, any resumption on the French World Cup after last year's temporary hiatus? Paris is the event that really kick-starts the European slalom year.
Sam
- Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:32 pm
- Forum: 2010 Contest Calendar
- Topic: [Closed] 2010 Planning ahead
- Replies: 49
- Views: 63092
Arches
Helpful. Actually these are prone to collapse, we did have an incident where the arch deflated without warning onto a competitor and were lucky that the outcome, although stressful, was not similar to that of my Pavel team mate Eddy. We immediately ceased racing, made sure that the racer had the pro...
- Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:57 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: British Open Slalom Championships, August 6-8, 2010
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17963
Hog Hill 2010
Updated!
- Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:28 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: British Open Slalom Championships, August 6-8, 2010
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17963
British Open Slalom Championships, August 6-8, 2010
Website: http://www.wix.com/Sam2msl/BOSC-2010 Sign Up: http://67.139.161.195/contest_registration.asp?ContestID=466#signup http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4699622828_eb57538015_b.jpg Entry Fees: Friday/ Saturday = £20.00 Friday/ Saturday/ Sunday =£30.00 (£15.00 per day) £10 for one night of camp...
- Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:23 pm
- Forum: 2010 Contest Calendar
- Topic: [Closed] 2010 Planning ahead
- Replies: 49
- Views: 63092
British Open Slalom Championships 2010
If this leads on to the 2010 Contest Calendar, then please pencil in this little number: British Open Slalom Championships 2010: Friday 6th/ Saturday 7th/ Sunday 8th August. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/3929457045_dc8f4c27d2.jpg In Laaandaaan, innit. Please excuse the clashing dates with the ...
- Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:47 am
- Forum: 2010 Contest Calendar
- Topic: [Closed] 2010 Planning ahead
- Replies: 49
- Views: 63092
The Sizzler website already looks fantastic for 2010. Talk about prepared. What a great way to start! Is there a race diary for 2010 so that we can plan what dates might be available? I'm hoping to run a bash at Hog Hill again, but need to book the track in good time. And do a legion of sundances. Sam
- Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:56 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Team
- Replies: 27
- Views: 31759
Hog Hill Blighty Championships, June 2009
The following month sees us back on home shores. In fact, as shared organiser of the Hog Hill race, its a chance to give something back. Well, that's what the public face prefers to believe. The real agenda is to give British skaters a taste of good competition and encourage them to try the odd race...
- Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:36 am
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Team
- Replies: 27
- Views: 31759
Airflow Slalombrunch, May 2009
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/3540607078_17c1c9c3ea_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3539857305_2f8be720b7_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3539990457_de7005f21f_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2264/3539835745_f961c0ed6f_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2268/3539815...
- Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:06 am
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Team
- Replies: 27
- Views: 31759
Virage Team Review, April 2009
Rob, Pelle, Michael, Sam and Pies.
Team shirt: Pie-factory camouflage.
- Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:47 am
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Team
- Replies: 27
- Views: 31759
Virage Team Review, April 2009
Those shorts. Well, Pelle had gone home. Someone had to handcuff down standards. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3921256956_b7c0d34051.jpg 6th Place Tunnel Slalom World Cup - Am Group http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ofsjlPzH7r4/Sf6DZglVgQI/AAAAAAAAA0o/vzN3_Ep2l_o/s720/P1000701a.jpg Harms Pics He was sent ...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:24 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] European Slalom Championships POLICKA Aug 7-9 [MAJOR]
- Replies: 93
- Views: 121306
Thanks very much to the Czeck Team for putting on a really great event with variation and entertainment worthy of a European Championships. The hospitality was super good and my head and ribs are still recovering. Here's a few shots from the English perspective: Watch in on slideshow at full speed: ...
- Tue Aug 04, 2009 7:00 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] European Slalom Championships POLICKA Aug 7-9 [MAJOR]
- Replies: 93
- Views: 121306
- Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:33 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] European Slalom Championships POLICKA Aug 7-9 [MAJOR]
- Replies: 93
- Views: 121306
- Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:39 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] European Slalom Championships POLICKA Aug 7-9 [MAJOR]
- Replies: 93
- Views: 121306
Accommodation
Thanks Radim and Robert. I have made a reservation at the Hotel Pivovar for their apartment to hold the UK crew, having spoken with a helpful chap called Neumann (Karel was not available). At least I think a reservation has been made. Bit of a language barrier. I could've booked a week-long wedding ...
- Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:42 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] European Slalom Championships POLICKA Aug 7-9 [MAJOR]
- Replies: 93
- Views: 121306
Policka Accommodation
We seem to be having a little difficulty sorting out accommodation for the UK bunch (Paul Price/ Louis Selby and Sam Gordon). I sent this message to both Hotel Pivovar and Restaurace a pension Na Parkánech (where we stayed last year) but have had no response: "Hello Hotel Pivovar, Do you have accomm...
- Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:39 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] Love Monkey British Open Championships 11/12 July
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12504
Results
Saturday saw bucketloads of rain, so Paul from Glastonbury Ales coated our insides with Love Monkey ale in order to 'drink the sky blue.' It nearly worked. Here are the results of the Tight Slalom course as set by Chris Linford, based on qualifying times: TS Results 1 Sam Gordon 2 Mmedo Duffort 3 Mi...
- Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:53 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: Made in England: Blighty Championships - June 27th/ 28th
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33118
More Pictures:
All of the following are by Ed except the first which is by Martijn http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/3681512032_b53f0c0222.jpg City of London from The Hill http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww58/Cancerkid/DSC_3811.jpg Sam vs Donald http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww58/Cancerkid/DSC_3816.jpg N...
- Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:15 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: Made in England: Blighty Championships - June 27th/ 28th
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33118
Hybrid Slalom H2H Results
Just in from CCR HQ:
- Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:38 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: Made in England: Blighty Championships - June 27th/ 28th
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33118
Blighty Shots
Official photographer: http://www.sportinpictures.com/ http://pa.photoshelter.com/c/sportinpictures/gallery/28-06-2009-Hybrid-Dual-Slalom-Made-in-England-Blighty-Championhips-UKSSA-Redbridge-CC/G0000t5lzwhhFr1k/ http://pa.photoshelter.com/c/sportinpictures/gallery/28-06-2009-Giant-Slalom-Made-in-Eng...
- Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:53 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: Made in England: Blighty Championships - June 27th/ 28th
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33118
Do what?
Please remember that for insurance purposes you must sign a disclaimer before you can skate on the track. And you must wear a helmet too. Thankyou!
See you all later,
Sam
See you all later,
Sam
- Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:20 pm
- Forum: 2009 Contest Calendar
- Topic: Request Race Scheduling In This Topic
- Replies: 12
- Views: 26153
Turn and Burn 2009, Brighton 2009
Please add to the calendar: Turn and Burn 2009 Format: Head to Head, Straight course and ramp start Date: 4th July 2009 Location: Brighton, South Coast UK Sanction: asking for BASIC Contact: Ian Sutherland-Cranfield, harbourmalibuclub@hotmail.co.uk Website: http://www.paddleroundthepier.com/slalom_s...
- Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:40 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: Made in England: Blighty Championships - June 27th/ 28th
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33118
Weekend weather
Check out whether you are going to need raincoats and Sou'westers or Speedos and flip-flops here:
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/HOME/
Type in the postcode IG6 3HP for 'accurate' details.
Sam
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/HOME/
Type in the postcode IG6 3HP for 'accurate' details.
Sam
- Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:27 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: Made in England: Blighty Championships - June 27th/ 28th
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33118
Holy smoke
So that's where the Pavel design inspiration comes from: http://www.thebestwurst.com/images/bratwurst-isthebomb.jpg http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h273/Kowalskido/DSC_0254.jpg Reckon it'll be super hot with a dash of English mustard on it! I'm sure that I'm first among many to say that we are all...
- Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:55 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: Made in England: Blighty Championships - June 27th/ 28th
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33118
Tight
On the list, Mike. (And ask Pelle about packing if you can find out where he lives). Now there's a man who likes his tight!
Where's Pelle?
Where's Pelle?
- Sun Jun 07, 2009 3:46 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: Made in England: Blighty Championships - June 27th/ 28th
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33118
Race Sponsors
Gold Sponsors: http://www.pavel-skates.com/neu/images/93.jpg http://pavel-skates.com/neu/index.php http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3392978935_88e5a651cb.jpg http://www.octanesport.co.uk/shop/ Silver sponsors: http://www.brianfleischmann.com/images/gofast_big.gif http://www.gofastsports.co.uk/uk/...
- Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:59 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: Made in England: Blighty Championships - June 27th/ 28th
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33118
Camping
Hi Paul, The camping is entirely separate from the race entry fee and is £10.00 per head. I'll add you to the list of happy campers above. 'This includes camping ground, shower and toilet facilities, but you have to provide your own tent and cooking facilities.' There is no internal accommodation av...
- Wed May 20, 2009 7:30 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: Made in England: Blighty Championships - June 27th/ 28th
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33118
Accurate location
... is available on the UKSSA site here: http://www.ukslalomskateboarding.com/hh.htm http://www.ukslalomskateboarding.com/hhent.jpg Visual screen grab http://www.ukslalomskateboarding.com/hhent2.jpg Map grab The nearest undergroud station is "Fairlop" on the central line. Its about a mile away. See ...
- Wed May 20, 2009 12:54 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: Made in England: Blighty Championships - June 27th/ 28th
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33118
Campsite
Thanks Michael, http://www.bbc.co.uk/britishfilm/summer/images/text/h1/carryoncamping.jpg We have suggested to the Lamborne End Centre that there will be a maximum of thirty in our group. Camping reserved for: Steve Munchh Gabe Steptoe Sam Gordon + pub Tony & Jude Lord Rob Ashby Paul Price Mmedo 184...
- Mon May 18, 2009 10:30 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] Airflow Slalombrunch, Thalwil ZH, CH, May 16-17
- Replies: 35
- Views: 39580
Snaps
Big thanks to Ramon for all of the hard work at the weekend ON HIS BIRTHDAY and to Chris and the team for a great couple of days in the Swiss hills above the Zurichsee. Team UK have all returned with sunstroke and both mental and physical exhaustion. Oh, and a sizeable cow in Rob's skatebag. http://...
- Fri May 15, 2009 3:50 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] Désaxé World Cup, GRENOBLE, June 27-28 [MAIN]
- Replies: 105
- Views: 130747
Blighty Championships
Hi Michael,
Could you possibly post travel directions to the race that you are sponsoring and helping to organise on the same date just here:
http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB ... 2577#62577
That, too, would be a great help.
Cheers!
Sam
Could you possibly post travel directions to the race that you are sponsoring and helping to organise on the same date just here:
http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB ... 2577#62577
That, too, would be a great help.
Cheers!
Sam
- Wed May 13, 2009 1:01 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: Made in England: Blighty Championships - June 27th/ 28th
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33118
Game plan
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3454760115_a0c2e190a8.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3454807591_6ee25f978f.jpg Setup for the Hybrid Dual Slalom on the Saturday will start at 12:00 noon. This will include the putting up of ramps, course setting and laying down of timing gear. Race regis...
- Fri May 01, 2009 5:54 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] Airflow Slalombrunch, Thalwil ZH, CH, May 16-17
- Replies: 35
- Views: 39580
Thanks Ramon. 120-140 CHF. The camping is looking more tempting! http://www.sternen-gattikon.ch/index.htm http://www.hotel-ami.ch/h-83101-E/preise/hotel-restaurant-sternen-in-gattikon-b.-thalwil-u.-zuerich.htm Sam Holy smoke. I paid for the May sponsorship of this site. Here's another slow, but bril...
- Fri May 01, 2009 4:54 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] Airflow Slalombrunch, Thalwil ZH, CH, May 16-17
- Replies: 35
- Views: 39580
Accommodation
Hi Antonio, do you have details of the hotel at the bottom of the hill?
Or indeed if anyone knows... post it up soonest please!
Thankyou,
Sam
What do you mean camping is fun?
Or indeed if anyone knows... post it up soonest please!
Thankyou,
Sam
What do you mean camping is fun?
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:32 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] 2nd Tunnel Skateboard Slalom World Cup, ZH, April 25
- Replies: 113
- Views: 134088
Results
Just as a point of historical interest, the cone penalty on the Am GS PDF is set at 0.1 seconds, where on the day the penalty was 0.2 seconds per cone. This puts me above Silvio, where infact, he beat me. What a great event of both city and country, industry and pastoral, commercial and domestic. Fr...
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:58 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] 2nd Tunnel Skateboard Slalom World Cup, ZH, April 25
- Replies: 113
- Views: 134088
GS Results
Pro Giant Slalom
Am Giant Slalom
Am Giant Slalom
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:43 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] 2nd Tunnel Skateboard Slalom World Cup, ZH, April 25
- Replies: 113
- Views: 134088
Tight Master
Well Pelle, we did try to knobble you by giving you a dead leg in the 'Pappas Challenge:' http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3477360603_178fcd7cfa.jpg It's a shame that you couldn't make the GS and the following excellent doo at Ramon's place. By the way, Martina sends her love: http://farm4.static...
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:09 pm
- Forum: Virage
- Topic: Virage Team
- Replies: 27
- Views: 31759
Do, don't think!
Librarian thought food. Faster through the system!
- Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:33 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] Hog Hill Hot Cross Slalom - London: 5th April
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10684
Hot X Pictures
Pictures are go: Hog Hill Slalom April 09 - a set on Flickr Hog Hill Hot Cross Slalom 2009 - a set on Flickr HOG HILL LONDON 5TH APRIL 2009 - a set on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3628/3421992144_72d17f3c1d_b.jpg Semi-final. Sam takes Brazilian Bruno under grey British skies. http://farm4.s...
- Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:25 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] Hog Hill Hot Cross Slalom - London: 5th April
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10684
Results
Thanks Gustavs. I'm pretty sure that if you'd've been there then I'd've ben battling for third place. You can give Louis a run for his money later in the year! Sam Skateboard Racing - Hog Hill Hot Cross Slalom - April 5 Final Results Dual-Lane Hybrid Slalom April 5, 2009 • Redbridge Cycling Center –...
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:41 am
- Forum: ISSA World Ranking
- Topic: Wanted: Masters 45 and over birthdates
- Replies: 124
- Views: 151039
Juggling
I agree with Martin about the course difficulty. What point this does raise is this: How should a course be different for a category that could contain not only the best in the world, but also also allow the participation of those that have turned to skating late in the game? The mixed experience co...
- Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:25 pm
- Forum: ISSA World Ranking
- Topic: Wanted: Masters 45 and over birthdates
- Replies: 124
- Views: 151039
Masters
In cycling I now race as a 'Veteran' being over 40. I was a 'Master' from 30 until 40. A 'Senior' from 18 to 30. A strong concern is that without more filtering categories existing in skateboard racing, the 'Master' category could become regarded as a backdoor way towards sandbagging. It seems that ...
- Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:56 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: Made in England: Blighty Championships - June 27th/ 28th
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33118
Made in England: Blighty Championships - June 27th/ 28th
Sign up here: http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registration.asp?ContestID=420 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3611718414_f1165ef987_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3451716299_842b127367_m.jpg Location: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=51.598721,0.110078&spn=0.021513,0.064545&z=15
- Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:24 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2009] Hog Hill Hot Cross Slalom - London: 5th April
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10684
What we are hoping to run is a dual head to head on the regular course (same as is on Munchhh's video on the sign up) that will continue for the full time period. Louis will be setting the course to be quite open but still exciting. This should reduce cone penalties and speed up the racing.
Once qu...