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by Eric Brammer
Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:05 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: New Baby!
Replies: 5
Views: 6576

Racin' Granddaddy

Congratulations to the happy new parents, Ilza and Janis!! You'll be amazed at what this new life will teach you. Learn, with optimism and humility.

Btw, i'm being humbled and schooled by my 5 mo. old twins everyday. ;-)
by Eric Brammer
Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:32 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Help please!
Replies: 5
Views: 7663

Flatness...

One thing to look for is Parking Garages.. Security is always an issue in those, but if you can find a good one, it might be worth hitting for a stealth session or two (bring donuts to bribe Security guards?). It may not be a 'hill' with all the variables in pitch, but at least Gravity will be tuggi...
by Eric Brammer
Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:11 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WTB: Cambrias
Replies: 2
Views: 3866

Cambrias

Adam, toss me a P.M. here, and I'll let you know what I've got.

Are you SURE you want Cambrias?? Just asking... ;-)
by Eric Brammer
Sun Dec 17, 2006 6:44 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Turner setup advice wanted
Replies: 33
Views: 50633

Turner Setup

Tim, that's a nice looking ride!! :-D As I mentioned to you before, though, do try not to use those plastic-based Trackers very hard. I simply don't trust them entirely, as I've seen them flex where baseplates should simply NOT flex. The good news is that RTS bases fit Gnarly hangers, and you can fi...
by Eric Brammer
Fri Dec 08, 2006 7:16 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Dutchskateboards custom slalomboard
Replies: 6
Views: 11245

not a Seismic fan..

I wouldn't be either using yellow spring front and rear! For the record, I run either Red or Gold springs on the 'old' German-made Seismics, heavily negatively wedged (-17*) at the rear. The new, Chinese Seismics and myself have not yet made friends in Slalom related endeavours. Could be the new spr...
by Eric Brammer
Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:17 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: zig zag 66mm vs cambrias for tight slalom
Replies: 2
Views: 6565

Which wheel

Sebastian, I'd go with Zig Zags for speed, and be aware that in grip, Zig Zags can run a few duro points harder than Cambrias. They're also reverisble for more even wear, though 'Coning' can improve grip (well, to a point). The one advantage the Cambria may still hold is in it's lesser rolling inert...
by Eric Brammer
Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:05 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Gus pivot cups
Replies: 7
Views: 7364

Gus pivot cup lathing

Justin, I mentioned a ball-end ream for a reason, that being that a Khiro or Tracker pivot cup is already somewhat hollow, and are of fairly slick plastic to begin with. How would You chuck this in a Lathe? Some collets would grip it, I'm sure, but you'd want to pick your cutting tool with care. Of ...
by Eric Brammer
Sat Dec 02, 2006 8:46 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Offset for Hybrid courses???
Replies: 10
Views: 14018

Pump interference?

There's two strikes against Offsets in Pumping, especially at speed; 1st is that many offsets are not really well aligned, that is, the axles actually end up being either not "in line" with the true pivot axis, or they (in the process of twisting thru the pivoting motion) have leverage issues where ...
by Eric Brammer
Sat Dec 02, 2006 8:45 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Offset for Hybrid courses???
Replies: 10
Views: 14018

Pump interference

There's two strikes against Offsets in Pumping, especially at speed; 1st is that many offsets are not really well aligned, that is, the axles actually end up being either not "in line" with the true pivot axis, or they (in the process of twisting thru the pivoting motion) have leverage issues where ...
by Eric Brammer
Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:41 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Offset for Hybrid courses???
Replies: 10
Views: 14018

Not quite an offset...

It seems that so far, I'm the only 'non Offset user' to vote (hey, but I'm 20% of the voting population!) . However, I'm using old German Seismics or a Geezer-X Tracker RTS, relegating my TTC to T.S. usually. The Seimics aren't offset, but are linear (no twist in the turning action) and the axle is ...
by Eric Brammer
Sat Nov 25, 2006 3:14 am
Forum: Pavel
Topic: stevie kathrin dom
Replies: 11
Views: 12299

New Kid!

Congrats from one new father to another!! :-D
Maybe our boys will race one day, who knows?! ;-)
by Eric Brammer
Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:32 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Gus pivot cups
Replies: 7
Views: 7364

GUS cup

What you want to do here is either make 'findable' pivot cups fit that spherical pivot, or fit the pivot sphere to cups that're available. Since it's easier to ream out plastic pivot cups, I'd go with Option A. Khiro's,Tracker's,and Randal's cups all fit in a GUS baseplate. [ BTW, while you're messi...
by Eric Brammer
Sun Nov 12, 2006 2:54 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Radikal setup
Replies: 2
Views: 4929

Offsets and wedges

Justin, no need to worry about wedges with offsets. Steering is steering, wedges affect steering at it's most basic element, the Geometry. Thus, all trucks react to wedges, all do so more-or-less in the same way (exceptions possibly being Gullwing's Splitaxle/Phoenix[70's version]/SL 2000, which see...
by Eric Brammer
Sat Nov 11, 2006 7:42 pm
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: Criddle:Pump & Disorderly Zine
Replies: 2
Views: 6800

Slalom mag.

Carl, that's awesome to hear! We do need more media coverage, and a rag is a good way to do it. :-D

However, did ya ask Mr. Criddle if you could use his name? ;-)
by Eric Brammer
Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:12 am
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: C-Block Foam Kit Setup...
Replies: 4
Views: 12029

Foam block movement

Luke, if you scroll down one topic, I pretty much covered that messy little bit of work with Mr. Whalen's questions. I've had to figure this stuff out, as both Schwippert and Nelson would put foam on, then decide it didn't quite feel right, and I'd get to reposition the stuff on their decks. Note th...
by Eric Brammer
Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:06 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: My name's Dave, and I'm addicted to skateboarding.....
Replies: 16
Views: 17939

Garage skating, or mattress hopping?

It's amazing how the proper urbanites of Connecticut manage to have all this STUFF laying about in their garages!! It's not like it is up here in Northern Appalachia, wherein you build a shack where the cars have died, so that you've got the proper lawn ornaments already in place! ;-) P.S. The best ...
by Eric Brammer
Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:27 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: New additions to the Brammer household
Replies: 6
Views: 9747

New additions to the Brammer household

On Sunday morning, at 12:35 and 12:39, my wonderful wife gave birth to our twins! :-) We're now the proud parents of Justin and Journey Brammer, who came into the world just a few weeks earier than we expected. Journey was weighed at 3 lbs. 12 ounces, and Justin was 5 lbs., however both are in great...
by Eric Brammer
Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:03 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: some bla to stir the pot again
Replies: 11
Views: 10876

Graphically correct

Yeah, the Gathering 'pose' is etched pretty firmly in my mind,too! Maybe I've got that on a photodisc somewhere? I'll look... ;-)
by Eric Brammer
Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:19 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Video from Ball Mtn Dam
Replies: 4
Views: 6202

The Dam Vid

Hey Ryan, ThankYou!!! That's classic stuff! :-D
by Eric Brammer
Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:10 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Need to Call JG!
Replies: 4
Views: 6547

Got it..

Thanks to all who helped me contact John. He's a hard man to find when he's having fun!
by Eric Brammer
Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:32 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Need to Call JG!
Replies: 4
Views: 6547

Need to Call JG!

Help! Anyone who has JG's phone #, could you either call me with it, or call JG and have him call me back! He didn't get his # onto my answering machine this afternoon... Thanks in advance! Oh, and thanks to everyone who raced at, and or helped out with The Dam this last weekend!! BIG extra THANKS g...
by Eric Brammer
Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:57 am
Forum: New England
Topic: October.......we need another "finale" race
Replies: 47
Views: 51865

M I A's

Yup, today was classic New England Autumn "perfect"! I'm bummed for all who didn't make it, especially Miguel with the car troubles... Missing ya, Terry! The main hill was DrY and Glenn + Derek used a bit of creative license to improve on the 'green dot' G.S. course. It Rocked! I actually took out f...
by Eric Brammer
Sat Oct 07, 2006 1:31 am
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: wedging the AXEl and ll
Replies: 18
Views: 21896

Wedges and tails

I'll send you a proto of my wedge block once I am allowed on a Bridgeport Mill at work, Ritchie. I'm pretty sure that Khiro Bob can source out a mold-maker that'll do a similar item at, oh, 1/4 the price of my time machining, once you've got a proto to backwards-engineer from. I'll even toss in a go...
by Eric Brammer
Sat Oct 07, 2006 1:14 am
Forum: New England
Topic: October.......we need another "finale" race
Replies: 47
Views: 51865

Addenda items

Hey, Adam, thanks for offering with bits + parts; Bring the broom IF you have room. I've got chalk covered, and will bring a sign (road closed for Race), and spray paint to mark dots. Glenn, Thank You on the timing system!!! HUGE favor there. JG is heading up too with extra stuff. Cones I think we'v...
by Eric Brammer
Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:38 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: October.......we need another "finale" race
Replies: 47
Views: 51865

Long range weather

It looks good for the weekend, temps in the upper 50's Sat, mid 60's Sunday, nite temps will be in the mid-lower forties.

Anyone got a line on a second Timing kit? If so, PM me or Paul Pellerin ASAP. Thanks in advance.
by Eric Brammer
Sun Oct 01, 2006 2:14 am
Forum: New England
Topic: October.......we need another "finale" race
Replies: 47
Views: 51865

Dual TS

It's all marked, and ready, BUT, there's no second timing kit. I surmised that might be an issue, so, my apologies, however, I warned ya all that was a probaility. The upper slope to the garage is too shaded this time of year (southern-side trees;planetary-seasonal-shift effect) and stays wet (dosen...
by Eric Brammer
Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:45 am
Forum: New England
Topic: October.......we need another "finale" race
Replies: 47
Views: 51865

Dam suggestions..

Karl, I'll take your wants under advisement, BUT, as things are, we'll be setting what'll work for the road conditions. Being Autumn, there's things to consider here, like available sunlight (this far North, it's very noticable),leaves from trees (as it's Foliage season), and Tourist traffic. So, do...
by Eric Brammer
Tue Sep 26, 2006 12:51 am
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: wedging the AXEl and ll
Replies: 18
Views: 21896

Kicked-up tails

Wes, that's a brilliant bit of retro-engineering that I wish would take place. One of the issues with mega-stacked wedges is that the bolts used to mount the truck become so long that they twist under the side-loads generated from pumping through turns. I've been working on a wedge-riser kit that bo...
by Eric Brammer
Thu Sep 21, 2006 2:12 am
Forum: New England
Topic: October.......we need another "finale" race
Replies: 47
Views: 51865

Final Fling

Adam, I concur, A 'last run' before the winter months Is needed. The Dam is still good-to-go, but will start showing signs of Autumn pretty soon here. Wet leaves on the G.S. hill suck... But the area down by the dam crossway (near the ledges) will still be runnable for a few more weeks. After Columb...
by Eric Brammer
Wed Sep 13, 2006 3:14 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: One good turn sets up another.....
Replies: 5
Views: 7635

Sorry, Marty..

I have this thing with PSIA, goes back to an Examiner telling me I wasn't 'skiing correctly' on my snowboard. I've been snowboarding since '78, so... What you want to NOT do is the classic "Comma" turn. Think instead of how the wheels track, as the front will take a wider line than the rear (if your...
by Eric Brammer
Sun Sep 03, 2006 3:17 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: One good turn sets up another.....
Replies: 5
Views: 7635

Marty's questionaire

O.K., I'll bite. I was waiting, kinda hoping JG or CMC would speak up 1st.. Marty, you read like you're a PSIA instructor whose confused about just how these Slalom-type-boards work. If that (or something similar) is your background, then you'll love the body mechanics, nevermind the vehichular mech...
by Eric Brammer
Wed Aug 30, 2006 4:44 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Do you still ride your old Turner
Replies: 43
Views: 61329

Mr. Daniels, Get rubber/urethane Plumbing Washers!

Adam, Go ASAP to a decent hardware store, and get 00 or 1/4" sized Flat plumbing washers, eight of them. Put them between the mounting bolt heads and the top of the Turner's deck. If you don't, you risk punching or cracking the topsheet of the deck. This will mean that you'll likely need mounting ha...
by Eric Brammer
Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:22 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: DARK SIDE/BRIGHT SIDE OF THE CONE
Replies: 21
Views: 20928

Forged Coupons

Wait, you Know these coupons are fake? HOW? :-o Oh, I get it; Karl got them from CMC, and handed then out on his way thru Europe... ;-)
by Eric Brammer
Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:17 am
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: Repositioning C-Block
Replies: 3
Views: 7182

Stratton

Upper Taylor hill, including back towards the Golf School! :-) If anyone from the Kebbek gang reads this, remind yourselves to pay this hill a visit while at The Dam. Bring sliding gloves. :-D Lower Taylor is still where you can find crunched H-2 parts, just Left of the Hairpin. I love just how much...
by Eric Brammer
Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:38 pm
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: Repositioning C-Block
Replies: 3
Views: 7182

Terry, you'll want either a good, high-watt hair dryer, or if you know of a Snowboard Shop where you can borrow a p-tex repair Heat Gun, that'll be quicker to use. Basically you want to put enough heat into the lower part of the block to get the glue to give. If there's griptape over the block that'...
by Eric Brammer
Mon Aug 07, 2006 3:19 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Interest in New Hampshire Event, September 15-17, 2006?
Replies: 40
Views: 44633

The Dam, and travelers from the North

Sunday, I might make it to Ball Mt.. The ITAR Machinist Course I'm currently taking is quite demanding, what with 10 hr. days in class/shop, plus 4-6 hrs a nite of homework, so I'm itchin' to skate some, provided I can get ahead on the weekend's homework. Obviously, The Farm is not something I can g...
by Eric Brammer
Mon Aug 07, 2006 3:00 am
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: does tracker stim fit RT-X/S 106mm?
Replies: 1
Views: 5349

Correction on previous post of mine..

Line 2 should have read [ -or get a 14mm Stainless Steel flat washer- ], not; " get a 12mm Stainless flat-washer that's thin." I know,I know, Damn Lazy Americans haven't Even figured out the Metric System yet! Doh..
by Eric Brammer
Fri Aug 04, 2006 1:41 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: modified splitfires
Replies: 50
Views: 75916

Kingpin, Spherical bushing.

Yup, I read That wrong... Sphereical knuckle is in the hanger, between the bushings, tighter fit to the kingpin. One thing I noticed with Radikal's truck is that the kingpin has to thread into the baseplate to access the lower bushing. I'm not fond of the bolt head (which requires a 7mm wrench) on t...
by Eric Brammer
Sun Jul 23, 2006 1:46 am
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: does tracker stim fit RT-X/S 106mm?
Replies: 1
Views: 5349

Stims on non-Aggro Trackers

Yup, It'll fit (as a lower bushing) without needing any trimming. However, you may want either forego the lower washer, or get a 12mm Stainless flat-washer that's thin. Going without a lower washer will make the Stim feel a few durometer points softer, and steer a bit more than with a lower washer, ...
by Eric Brammer
Sun Jul 23, 2006 1:34 am
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: modified splitfires
Replies: 50
Views: 75916

Splitfire Pivot-bushing mod.

I don't think it would actually add to steering accuracy improvement, but it would likely add to a quicker-feeling turn-in. The friction on stock pivots is, um, ugly on most trucks. Lubes can help a good deal, as can finding harder, slicker plastics for pivot bushings. Delrin is sweet, and easily ru...
by Eric Brammer
Fri Jul 21, 2006 2:52 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WTB pps foam wedges and toe stop
Replies: 2
Views: 2914

Toe blocks

Nick, give me a call this Weekend (no, not Friday, way too busy with my machine-tooling class). My number is in the New England call list. I've extra toe blocks, and parts thereof.
by Eric Brammer
Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:13 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: GUS vs. Radikal front (TS)
Replies: 1
Views: 5768

GUS 'fixes'

Adam, only three things are 'wrong' with GUS trucks. The stock bushings are utter junk. Replace those with juicy, tall barrel-shaped bushings that're fairly soft. The baseplate puts the truck at a mellow geometery, so you can Wedge More, or use a Tracker RTS/Dart base and gain 7* of steering (I use ...
by Eric Brammer
Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:02 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 665195

Boston Kids

Hey, Nick, I'm glad Adam's ol' Roe is workin' for you!! That's a good ride for T.S., should get you 'pumped' for the Farm Series. I wanna give a big shout out to Karl's crew down there! You guys have a great spot there at the Arborteum. Bring brooms, though. You could easily make the 'Y' intersectio...
by Eric Brammer
Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:39 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WTB Rad Pads and Turners (need rad pads want Turners)
Replies: 2
Views: 3172

Have some, am Broke....

Tim, I've got 3 Turners, two Fullnose, one Hybrid. I think I've got 2 or 3 Rad-Pads kicking about as well. Please CALL or Private Message me if you're interested. P.M. Message may take awhile for me to get to. My phone is on the N.E. call list here.
by Eric Brammer
Fri Jun 09, 2006 3:59 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: The Arboretum!
Replies: 8
Views: 9510

Sunday, the 11th

Karl, what's the weather like your way for Sunday?! The wife wants to know whether I'm spending our Anniversary Sk8ing with the beantown crew, or...:-) So, CALL ME! If we come down, btw, we'll have extra toys for sale/trade, including the AP trucks for you. I hope it dries out Sometime, meanwhile I'...
by Eric Brammer
Fri Jun 09, 2006 3:47 pm
Forum: Airflow
Topic: Dewedging The OS?
Replies: 9
Views: 14101

Rear negative-wedge

What I look for is to set the hanger up so that the kingpin is nearly vertical, and the hanger/bushings sit parallel to the riding surface. With an Airflow (or early Asphalt PG or Turner TTC), the 'fine tuning' will come from the pivot length adjustment and bushing choices. With a near-flat (low cam...
by Eric Brammer
Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:35 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: The Farm Outlaw Series
Replies: 451
Views: 540946

Public Eye

Paul, be Patient, or as patient as you can be. Always have a wave or smile ready for passersby.. Set courses with washable chalk at public venues. Use paint dots only once you've got some form of 'permission' from the land management/owner, and even then, use low-key colors(yes, a pain to find,but t...
by Eric Brammer
Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:30 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WTB - 90mm splitfire or narrow offset / roe deck
Replies: 2
Views: 3370

Med flex Crossfire/S-camber

Hey, PSR here... I can get one of Adam S.'s old, but not overly used, Roes. He's pretty much done with medium-flex decks, so there's two, maybe three he'd consider parting with. I can be reached either by phone (look on New England call list) or thru my Private Message here. I am not the seller, mer...
by Eric Brammer
Thu Jun 01, 2006 6:41 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: advice needed
Replies: 3
Views: 6091

Old Gullwings HPG's

New bushings, soft ones, will help make these turn. White Khiros or softer RollerSkate bushings on the front truck is the best bet. The angle set-up is Tricky, especially with a 'flexy' board. You'll have to play with the bushing's placement/adjustment along the kingpin to find 'the spot' where Gull...
by Eric Brammer
Tue May 23, 2006 4:12 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Need Skate Equipment
Replies: 7
Views: 8566

Stolen Goodies

CMC, call me! I have a few parts/pieces laying about. Don't forget, I also have that bandsaw, and a few old snowboards...