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by Brian Morris
Mon Apr 14, 2003 9:59 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: The Luna Jam, April 12, 2003 Jackson, Mississippi.
Replies: 24
Views: 22019

Can somebody post the results?

Brian
by Brian Morris
Tue Apr 08, 2003 9:51 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Question on technique...
Replies: 16
Views: 15571

anybody??
by Brian Morris
Thu Apr 03, 2003 10:50 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Question on technique...
Replies: 16
Views: 15571

I have a question for you Gilmore, I ride a wide open surf stance with my front foot facing almost parallel with the rail of the board, and the back foot almost perpendicular with the rail of the board, yet i find myself driving and weighting my front foot more than my back. Sometimes, when I'm runn...
by Brian Morris
Tue Apr 01, 2003 7:22 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Slalom is a Mood Elevator
Replies: 0
Views: 2117

So, I get home from a long tiring day of school, i was feeling like crap. I set my first slalom course since October and ran through it a couple times, and DAMN!! did i feel good! I think the shrinks should start handing out slalom cones!

Brian
by Brian Morris
Tue Mar 25, 2003 4:49 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Small East Coast Kinda Thing
Replies: 6
Views: 5942

The College Jam at William Paterson University on April 12 is cancelled due to lack of cooperation from the University and lack of participation. We're gonna try it again next year, when there aren't so many things going on at once.

Brian
by Brian Morris
Tue Mar 25, 2003 4:48 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: What do you think will happen with skateboarding esp. slalom
Replies: 14
Views: 12845

I think skateboarding is going to take another dive, and maybe a perminate one. Skateboarding is almost pounded into our heads every day in advertisment, and in the malls, and I think the kids are going to eventually get tired of it and pick up something else, only leaving the few hardcore skaters t...
by Brian Morris
Sat Mar 22, 2003 4:15 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Small East Coast Kinda Thing
Replies: 6
Views: 5942

I am in desprate need of slalom skaters to come to my event. I've got a decent hill, and am working on a really good course. Anybody around?

Brian
by Brian Morris
Wed Mar 19, 2003 3:05 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Small East Coast Kinda Thing
Replies: 6
Views: 5942

I put a map up on ncdsa.
by Brian Morris
Tue Mar 18, 2003 5:55 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Small East Coast Kinda Thing
Replies: 6
Views: 5942

Is anybody around that weekend? I know there is the Bahne race, as well as the Mississippi race. I have a good hill, for a 50 or 60 cones single lane hybrid type course, it should be fun. I have a contest page up on NCDSA.

Brian
by Brian Morris
Fri Mar 14, 2003 9:13 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1166624

Yeah Matt, that sounds good. I gotta get some more cash for the gathering first, but when I reach my amount ill throw in for some cones.
I'm gonna be riding down with Marc casue he lives like 20 minutes away from me. Whats up with the hotel and stuff? Are you still going with henry j?

Brian
by Brian Morris
Fri Mar 14, 2003 6:53 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1166624

I got a bag of jerkey and a bottle of MD20/20 that says Sara destroyed Henry J in frogger.

Brian
by Brian Morris
Wed Mar 12, 2003 4:30 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1166624

I like sticking to booze and jerkey. Alas....I don't have any "real" cones, I just use Solo Cups. Does anybody know which Turner is selling cones? of if they still do? I saw a site somewhere on the net that was selling old Tracker cones for 5 bucks a cone.

Brian
by Brian Morris
Wed Mar 12, 2003 6:32 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2003] Bahne-Cadillac Slalomcross
Replies: 31
Views: 38583

hey Jack how do I open that page? when I click the link it just brings up a bunch of Japanese and stuff.

Brian
by Brian Morris
Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:51 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Small East Coast Kinda Thing
Replies: 6
Views: 5942

My school is hosting a skate event, and put me in charge of putting it together. Its gonna be April 12. I am trying to showcase as many different types of skaters as possible including Shortboarders/Longboarders/Slalom/Freestylers. If posssible, are any slalomers available for a demo, run some cones...
by Brian Morris
Thu Mar 06, 2003 4:16 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Coordinating transport to the Gathering 3
Replies: 21
Views: 18176

Matt and Henry,
I think I have found a 4th person. Marc Dean from Jersey is interested. I'll put you two in contact if everything is cool.

Brian
by Brian Morris
Thu Mar 06, 2003 3:17 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1166624

Wow, malt liquor and beef jerkey as currency!!!! Who wants to bet, I got a bottle of Kiwi-Lime Mad Dog 20/20, a 40 of Steel Reserve and a bag of jerkey to bet with. Who wants to go!!!!

Brian
by Brian Morris
Wed Mar 05, 2003 11:35 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Possible race support vehicle donation to support East Coast
Replies: 13
Views: 11150

i don't know legal it is, but i might be able to get it for the ambulance corps for the tax write off, and than use it for whatever. Is that legal?

Brian
by Brian Morris
Wed Mar 05, 2003 6:40 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Do forums like this do anything to further the sport of Slal
Replies: 10
Views: 8663

Arab, I don't know you personally, as well as many of the people that post on this forum, but I think without Slalom Skateboarder or NCDSA i would have never found slalom, or probibly longboarding too. I do know that on this forum or on NCDSA if I have any question about anything slalom, there is so...
by Brian Morris
Tue Mar 04, 2003 3:48 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Coordinating transport to the Gathering 3
Replies: 21
Views: 18176

With gas tolls hotel ect... how much do i gotta put in?

Brian
by Brian Morris
Mon Mar 03, 2003 5:24 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: How do you polish an old truck?
Replies: 2
Views: 4345

All I do, is take the hangers apart, and the kingpin out of the baseplate and run it through the wheel, and hit the spots you can't reach with some steel wool.

Brian
by Brian Morris
Sat Mar 01, 2003 6:05 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Possible race support vehicle donation to support East Coast
Replies: 13
Views: 11150

is it a truck? a Winnie?

Brian
by Brian Morris
Fri Feb 28, 2003 12:52 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Slalom to Music...
Replies: 3
Views: 3946

On 2003-02-27 18:50, Andy Bittner wrote:
I play drumming rudiments in my head.
Thats where the Cadets come in. Skating to their streetbeat is great.

Brian
by Brian Morris
Fri Feb 28, 2003 12:42 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Slalom to Music...
Replies: 3
Views: 3946

What music do you all like to skate to if any? I find the only music I can skate slalom too is either English Dub Reggae like Judge Dread, or The Cadets of Bergan County Drum and Bugle Corps. With longboarding, I like to listen to Reggae, Punk, and Irish Folk. Its an interesting combo.

Brian
by Brian Morris
Wed Feb 26, 2003 4:22 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Coordinating transport to the Gathering 3
Replies: 21
Views: 18176

Henry,
es tu madre driving as well? Can I get in on this deal??? I'll put in for gas, tolls, ect...

Brian
by Brian Morris
Tue Feb 25, 2003 6:33 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Coordinating transport to the Gathering 3
Replies: 21
Views: 18176

On 2003-02-25 11:25, matthew wilson wrote: Thanks, Andy. I will check out the Red Roof. (off topic: Hey, who wants to join my "Coalition of Unemployed Slalomers" ???? We can carry signs that say, "will skate for food", or "give me a buck for every cone I don't hit.") Matt, I would definately like t...
by Brian Morris
Mon Feb 24, 2003 10:03 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Figure Slalom
Replies: 4
Views: 4329

The Idea sounds cool, how do you do it? What type of setup do you need to do it?

Brian
by Brian Morris
Mon Feb 24, 2003 5:33 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Really Big East Coast Event
Replies: 5
Views: 5893

TK, All the logistical stuff like the porta potties, police, EMS, ect.. is going to be covered by the town, as well as permit and insurance expensies. I don't know about a Kitchen Remodel, mine was just done. I didn't know this crowd was that rowdy. My only expenses are the purse, and any other skat...
by Brian Morris
Mon Feb 24, 2003 7:59 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Really Big East Coast Event
Replies: 5
Views: 5893

I'm really not looking to get the money and stuff from skate companies, but more from local buisnesses that hate skateboarders. I see it this way, the town doesn't want skateboarders on the street, the buisnesses don't want skateboarders on their property, so the town wants to build a small park. I ...
by Brian Morris
Sun Feb 23, 2003 6:45 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Really Big East Coast Event
Replies: 5
Views: 5893

Tonight I was at my annual Ambulance Corps dinner thing, and while shoozing with the politicians, the subject of racing came up. I want to have a really big event in Hawthorne. What do you guys think about it? I'm looking for alot of sponsors, the town will only let it happen if alot of people show ...
by Brian Morris
Fri Feb 21, 2003 6:18 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Camber
Replies: 21
Views: 17281

Brady, the link doesn't work. Do they make them shorter than 32? I'm looking for something in the 28"-30" range, maybe even shorter. I'm looking for something I can power through 5.5 or shorter cones. Around here, the hills aren't really available for course setting cause of the traffic so flatland ...
by Brian Morris
Thu Feb 20, 2003 11:14 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Camber
Replies: 21
Views: 17281

on the Pumpkin site there is an english thing. I couldn't find one on the EttSexEtt site.

Brian
by Brian Morris
Wed Feb 19, 2003 10:38 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Camber
Replies: 21
Views: 17281

I really like that board... Do they have a site in English?

Brian
by Brian Morris
Wed Feb 19, 2003 10:37 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Henry J's Slalom Clinic
Replies: 56
Views: 53100

On 2003-02-19 14:53, Wesley Tucker wrote: You did 100 push-ups, Brian? Which ones, the orange or lime flavored? :razz: Definately no pushups over here, not yet at least. I prefer grape myself. Henry, Do you have a club at your school for skateboarders? I'm trying to start one at my college, and try...
by Brian Morris
Wed Feb 19, 2003 5:08 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Camber
Replies: 21
Views: 17281

yeah, I was checkin that out a while ago. I'm really looking for something in the Black Hill shape, or the Roe Hester shape with high camber.

Brian
by Brian Morris
Wed Feb 19, 2003 12:27 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Camber
Replies: 21
Views: 17281

I like really high camber, and lots of flex, any boards made like this?

Brian
by Brian Morris
Sun Feb 16, 2003 11:12 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Henry J's Slalom Clinic
Replies: 56
Views: 53100

On 2003-02-16 17:00, Henry Julier wrote: Wesley- Deerfield is Co-ed. Currently, there are 292 reasons for you to drive up. Just dress respectable-like! <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Henry Julier on 2003-02-16 17:02 ]</font> Respectable like? So my big Pompador, an Agnostic Front T-shi...
by Brian Morris
Sun Feb 16, 2003 10:20 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Henry J's Slalom Clinic
Replies: 56
Views: 53100

Henry,

Let me know when and where and I'll be there!! I may not be a master, but I think it would be a good time.

Brian
by Brian Morris
Fri Feb 14, 2003 7:01 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The ultimate race worthy set up for low cost for new racers.
Replies: 24
Views: 20064

On 2003-02-13 23:11, Glenn S wrote: Brian, Do you think you could redrill the Black Hill for an 18-18.5" or less wheelbase and it'd still be good? You can most definately redrill the board to 18" wheelbase, I redrilled mine for both 18 and 18.5 maybe a little more. I also would suggest carving out ...
by Brian Morris
Fri Feb 14, 2003 1:40 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The ultimate race worthy set up for low cost for new racers.
Replies: 24
Views: 20064

Definately the Bahne Black Hill. Jack really knows his stuff, and put together an amazing beginer setup. And especially now, that the black hills are available with Seismic/RT-S combo and RT-X/RT-S combos. Its a great all around board, and can be setup to race anything from really tight stuff to wid...
by Brian Morris
Sat Feb 08, 2003 4:02 am
Forum: Helmet, Pads, Wrist guards & Sliding gloves
Topic: Knee pad repair
Replies: 2
Views: 7217

TK,
What part of the neoprene is torn? I stitched together the neoprene back of the knee pad that had to be cut off from my accident. Let me know the details, and I'll see if I can fix em. Email me at Tradunity1@hotmail.com

Brian
by Brian Morris
Fri Feb 07, 2003 5:50 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1166624

I will do much searching, and declare the loser between Joe I and Henry J must wear a wedding dress, and take a losers lap in said wedding dress, veil and all.

Brian
by Brian Morris
Thu Feb 06, 2003 8:59 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1166624

Kilt???!?!?!?! A kilt is no dress.

Brian
by Brian Morris
Thu Feb 06, 2003 5:50 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Slalom was hijacked...........
Replies: 66
Views: 63633

I know I'm not pro, and pretty far from it, but add me in on that list on injuries. I know me breaking my femur really didn't do any good for skateboarding in my area. Living in a small town EVERYBODY knew about it really quick, so I have a funny feeling when I mention the word slalom to the town co...
by Brian Morris
Sun Feb 02, 2003 9:16 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Slalom was hijacked...........
Replies: 66
Views: 63633

On 2003-02-02 02:32, ARAB wrote: I seen this band one night do covers of famous patriotic songs, all punk rock versions, They did the Ballad of the Green Beret, I'm a Flag waving fool, and I nearly cried every song after song it was so good. What band was this? I gotta see this!! When it comes to P...
by Brian Morris
Tue Jan 28, 2003 1:20 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: What is the ideal type of course to set to start a slalom sc
Replies: 11
Views: 9230

I think Hackett created the best way to introduce slalom to the kids on flipper boards. Park slalom, though it isn't traditional slalom as we know it, is an awesome way for kids to get involved with the equipment they have. Having more of these events can really push the envelope of slalom. If we al...
by Brian Morris
Sun Jan 26, 2003 2:52 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Top speed (both sprint and sustained) in MPH pumping a skate
Replies: 18
Views: 13472

I think I have brought myself to at least 25. I found out the hard way that you can't throw down a hand and slide on a slalom board with really soft Stingers, If it wasn't for the run off, I would have gone face first into the spare tire of a parked conversion van.

Brian
by Brian Morris
Thu Jan 23, 2003 1:04 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Black Hill Slalom Board
Replies: 10
Views: 10599

Yeah Leo, I redrilled mine about half a baseplate for a shorter wheelbase, as well as dug in the wheel wells longer and a bit deeper. The deck responded great through really tight stuff.

Brian
by Brian Morris
Sun Jan 19, 2003 6:14 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1166624

I wish I still had the email, she contacted me sometime before my Tight Slalom race, about the condition of really tight slalom in the US. I exchanged e-mails for a little bit and than stopped. Unfortunately, I deleated the email when I had to clear out my inbox. She did say she checks out the NCDSA...
by Brian Morris
Sun Jan 19, 2003 6:08 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Lathing wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 9587

can somebody post a picture of a lathed wheel? Can I do it with a bench grinder?

Brian
by Brian Morris
Wed Jan 15, 2003 7:53 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Speed Control
Replies: 6
Views: 6064

Since I started slalom, and talking to various people, Speed Control is a major factor in running a successful race. I understand various pumping techniques can greatly build speed, but how does one kill speed while still pumping? I know on my courses, speed really isn't an issue, I run my courses a...

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